Johann Sebastian Bach's Quotes

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.