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
Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul. – Johann Sebastian Bach
I worked hard. Anyone who works as hard as I did can achieve the same results. – 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
Like all music, the figured bass should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the recreation of the soul; where this is not kept in mind there is no true music, but only an infernal clamour and ranting. – Johann Sebastian Bach
Where there is devotional music, God is always at hand with His gracious presence. – Johann Sebastian Bach
I was obliged to be industrious. Whoever is equally industrious will succeed equally well. – Johann Sebastian Bach