I pay no attention whatever to anybody's praise or blame. I simply follow my own feelings. Votes: 21
Handel understands effect better than any of us -- when he chooses, he strikes like a thunderbolt. Votes: 8
Music is my life and my life is music. Anyone who does not understand this is not worthy of God. Votes: 8
Creativity is the firing of my soul. Votes: 0
God first, then papa. Votes: 0
I am a fool. That is well known. Votes: 0
I never lie down at night without reflecting that, young as I am, I may not live to see another day. Votes: 0
I write [music] as a sow piddles. Votes: 0
If people could see into my heart, I should almost feel ashamed - all there is cold, cold as ice. Votes: 0
Melody is the essence of music. Votes: 0
Patience and tranquility of mind contribute more to cure our distempers as the whole art of medicine Votes: 0