"I am almost ashamed to be living in such peace while all the rest struggle and suffer."

"The most beautiful emotion we can experience is the mystical. It is the sower of all true art and science."

"The Chinese don't sit on benches while eating but squat like Europeans do when they relieve themselves out in the leafy woods."

"I see only with deep regret that God punishes so many of His children for their numerous stupidities."

"Life without playing music is inconceivable for me. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music. I get most joy in life out of music."