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Johann Sebastian Bach Quote

“I was obliged to be industrious. Whoever is equally industrious will succeed equally well.”

— Johann Sebastian Bach

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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.

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Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul.

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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.

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Where there is devotional music, God is always at hand with His gracious presence.

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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.

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I worked hard. Anyone who works as hard as I did can achieve the same results.

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