We May Be Sure That A Genius

Remember, There Are More People In The World Than Yourself. Be Modest! You Have Not Yet Invented Nor Thought Anything Which Others Have Not Thought Or Invented Before. And Should You Really Have Done So, Consider It A Gift Of Heaven Which You Are To Share With Others.

Music Owes As Much To Bach As Religion To Its Founder.

You Should Neither Play Bad Compositions, Nor, Unless Compelled, Listen To Them.

I Sometimes Lack Confidence In Public, Although I Am Proud Enough Inwardly.

Endeavour To Play Easy Pieces Well And With Elegance; That Is Better Than To Play Difficult Pieces Badly.