To talk well and eloquently is a very great art, but that an equally great one is to know the right moment to stop.

A bachelor, in my opinion, is only half alive.

As death, when we come to consider it closely, is the true goal of our existence, I have formed during the last few years such close relationships with this best and truest friend of mankind that death's image is not only no longer terrifying to me, but is indeed very soothing and consoling, and I thank my God for graciously granting me the opportunity...of learning that death is the key which unlocks the door to our true happiness.

Nevertheless the passions, whether violent or not, should never be so expressed as to reach the point of causing disgust; and music, even in situations of the greatest horror, should never be painful to the ear but should flatter and charm it, and thereby always remain music.

The best way to learn is through the powerful force of rhythm.

Forgive me, Majesty. I am a vulgar man! But I assure you, my music is not.

If only the whole world could feel the power of harmony.