Beethoven's last quartets were written by a deaf man and should only be listened to by a deaf man.

There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish together. The public doesn't give a damn what goes on in between.

What can you do with it? It's like a lot of yaks jumping about.

When asked whether he minded if someone smoked in a non-smoking compartment. Certainly not if you don't object if I'm sick.

Music first and last should sound well, should allure and enchant the ear. Never mind the inner significance.

Madam, you have between your legs an instrument capable of giving pleasure to thousands and all you can do is scratch it.

Too much counterpoint; what is worse, Protestant counterpoint.