"To abandon mediocrity is the first step toward mastery."Motivation
"The structure of a work reveals the structure of the mind that conceived it."Philosophy
"One should listen to great music as one listens to the voice of God."Faith
"The climax of a composition should be inevitable and profound."Art
"A true composer works for posterity, not for applause."
"The keyboard is a mirror in which the soul sees itself reflected."Creativity
"To write one perfect piece is better than to write a hundred mediocre ones."
"Music demands that we become more than we are."
"The resolution of tension in music mirrors the resolution of tension in life."Life
"A composer must be willing to fail in pursuit of something greater."Courage
"The gift of music is the greatest gift one can offer to humanity."Kindness