Johann Sebastian Bach quotes

Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period, celebrated for his complex and expressive works. His music greatly influenced later composers and is regarded as a pinnacle of classical repertoire. He is remembered as one of the greatest composers in Western music history. Here are 15 of his quotes:

Where there is devotional music, God is always at hand with His gracious presence. (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. View quote
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If I decide to be an idiot, then I'll be an idiot on my own accord. View quote
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The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul. View quote
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I play the notes as they are written, but it is God who makes the music. View quote
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Harmony is next to Godliness. View quote
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Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul. View quote
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I was obliged to be industrious. Whoever is equally industrious will succeed equally well. View quote
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What I have achieved by industry and practice, anyone else with tolerable natural gift and ability can also achieve. View quote
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Where there is devotional music, God with his grace is always present. View quote
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To the glory of the most high God alone, and that my neighbour may be educated thereby. (Johann Sebastian Bach)
All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul's refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hubbub. View quote
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I worked hard. Anyone who works as hard as I did can achieve the same results. View quote
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My masters are strange folk with very little care for music in them. View quote
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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. View quote
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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Occupation: German Composer
Born: March 21, 1685
Died: July 28, 1750
Quotes count: 15
Wikipedia: Johann Sebastian Bach

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