Now there is music from which a man can learn something.

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

I pay no attention whatever to anybody's praise or blame. I simply follow my own feelings.

To win applause one must write stuff so simple that a coachman might sing it.

Melody is the essence of music.

People err who think my art comes easily to me. I assure you, dear friend, nobody has devoted so much time and thought to compositions as I. There is not a famous master whose music I have not industriously studied through many times.

Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius.