Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul. Votes: 17
I was obliged to be industrious. Whoever is equally industrious will succeed equally well. Votes: 10
Harmony is next to Godliness Votes: 6
A Composition on the Piano Votes: 6
Ceaseless work, analysis, reflection, writing much, endless self-correction, that is my secret. Votes: 3
Ah! How sweet coffee tastes! Lovelier than a thousand kisses, sweeter far than muscatel wine! Votes: 3
On one of those rare occasions when Bach appraised his own life's work, he remarked: I worked hard. Votes: 3