Johann Sebastian Bach

It's easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the instrument will play itself.

If I decide to be an idiot, then I'll be an idiot on my own accord.

I was obliged to be industrious. Whoever is equally industrious will succeed equally well.

My masters are strange folk with very little care for music in them.

The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.

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