Johann Sebastian Bach

"Music is the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot comprehend."

"The aim and final reason of all music is nothing else but the glory of God and the refreshment of the spirit."

"I have worked hard. Anyone who works as hard as I did can achieve the same results."

"There is nothing to it. You only have to hit the right notes at the right time and the instrument plays itself."

"Without devotion, nothing can be accomplished."

"I play the notes as they are written, but God plays what is in my heart."

"The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds."

"Life without music would be an error."

"Where there is devotional music, God is always at hand with His gracious presence."

"I must practice patience and trust in God's providence."

"The object of all music should be the glory of God and the refreshment of the human spirit."

"The invention of notation did not increase music; it only made it possible to preserve it."

"Those who love my pen, they are my best friends."

"I have always felt that discipline and hard work are the foundation of all achievement."

"Believe in yourself and work toward your dreams with all your heart."

"The ability to play an instrument opens doors to the soul."

"I worked hard so that my children would not have to start from the beginning."

"Every noble activity requires patience and perseverance."

"Forget your troubles and dance to the music of life."

"In all my life, I have only tried to serve God with all my heart."

"Truth is the foundation of all knowledge and the basis of all virtue."

"A joyful life comes from inner peace and harmony."

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but faith in the face of fear."

"The greatest gift one can give is the gift of knowledge."

"Music expresses that which cannot be said in words."

"Life teaches us through experience and reflection."

"To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often."

"Beauty is found in harmony and proportion."

"Work with dedication and excellence will follow."

"Hope is the anchor of the soul in times of darkness."