What gives Bach and Mozart a place apart is that these two great expressive composers never sacrificed form to expression.

- Camille Saint-Saens

Give Mozart a fairy tale and he creates without effort an immortal masterpiece.

- Camille Saint-Saens

The artist who does not feel completely satisfied by elegant lines, by harmonious colors, and by a beautiful succession of chords does not understand…

- Camille Saint-Saens

I produce music as an apple tree produces apples.

- Camille Saint-Saens

I like good company, but I like hard work still better.

- Camille Saint-Saens

There is nothing more difficult than talking about music.

- Camille Saint-Saens

One must practice slowly, then more slowly, and finally slowly.

- Camille Saint-Saens