I have always kept one end in view, namely … to conduct a well-regulated church music to the honour of God.
—Johann Sebastian Bach
Topics: Music
There’s nothing remarkable about it. All one has to do is hit the right keys at the right time and the instrument plays itself.
—Johann Sebastian Bach
Topics: Practice
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
Topics: Music
I was made to work. If you are equally industrious, you will be equally successful.
—Johann Sebastian Bach
Topics: Success, Strength
My present post amounts to about 700 thaler, and when there are rather more funerals than usual, the fees rise in proportion; but when a healthy wind blows, they fall accordingly…
—Johann Sebastian Bach
Topics: Money
Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul.
—Johann Sebastian Bach
Topics: Harmony, Music
Harmony is next to Godliness.
—Johann Sebastian Bach
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