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

I am a fool. That is well known.

You know that I become quite powerless whenever I am obliged to write for an instrument which I cannot bear.

God first, then papa.

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.

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

She's only pretty in that she has two small black eyes and a good figure.