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

- Johann Sebastian Bach

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

- Johann Sebastian Bach

Ceaseless work, analysis, reflection, writing much, endless self-correction, that is my secret.

- Johann Sebastian Bach

Harmony is next to Godliness

- Johann Sebastian Bach

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

- 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.

- Johann Sebastian Bach

It is the special province of music to move the heart.

- Johann Sebastian Bach

Old concept: Love is blind. Marriage is an eye opener. New concept: Love is not blind - it simply enables one to see things others fail to see.

- Johann Sebastian Bach

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

- Johann Sebastian Bach