Johann Sebastian Bach Quotes

Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul.

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

I play the notes as they are written, but it is God who makes the music.

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.

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

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

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

Harmony is next to Godliness

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

What I have achieved by industry and practice, anyone else with tolerable natural gift and ability can also achieve.