When You Play, Never Mind Who Listens

If, While At The Piano, You Attempt To Form Little Melodies, That Is Very Well; But If They Come Into Your Mind Of Themselves, When You Are Not Practising, You May Be Still More Pleased; For The Internal Organ Of Music Is Then Roused In You. The Fingers Must Do What The Head Desires; Not The Contrary.

Remember, There Are More People In The World Than Yourself. Be Modest! You Have Not Yet Invented Nor Thought Anything Which Others Have Not Thought Or Invented Before. And Should You Really Have Done So, Consider It A Gift Of Heaven Which You Are To Share With Others.

Music Induces Nightingales To Sing, Pug Dogs To Yelp.

Art Was Not Created As A Way To Riches. Strive To Become A True Artist; All Else Will Take Care Of Itself.

I Sometimes Lack Confidence In Public, Although I Am Proud Enough Inwardly.