I wish you music to help with the burdens of life ,and to help you release your happiness to others.

I have never thought of writing for reputation and honor. What I have in my heart must come out; that is the reason why I compose.

Music, verily, is the mediator between intellectual and sensuous life… the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot comprehend.

Music is a higher revelation than philosophy.

We mortals with immortal minds are only born for sufferings and joys, and one could almost say that the most excellent receive joy through sufferings.