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

All I insist on, and nothing else, is that you should show the whole world that you are not afraid. Be silent, if you choose; but when it is necessary, speak—and speak in such a way that people will remember it.

To my eyes and ears the organ will ever be the King of Instruments.

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

If people could see into my heart, I should almost feel ashamed - all there is cold, cold as ice.

Love guards the heart from the abyss.

The most necessary, most difficult and principal thing in music, that is time.