A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence.

A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence.

Classical music is the kind we keep thinking will turn into a tune.

Classical music is the kind we keep thinking will turn into a tune.

If music and sweet poetry agree.

If music and sweet poetry agree.

Music is the only sensual pleasure without vice.

Music is the only sensual pleasure without vice.

Never look at the trombones. You'll only encourage them.

Never look at the trombones. You'll only encourage them.

True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time. My people are Americans and my read more

True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time. My people are Americans and my time is today.

When you work you are a flute through whose heart the whispering of the hours turns to music. Which of read more

When you work you are a flute through whose heart the whispering of the hours turns to music. Which of you would be a reed, dumb and silent, when all else sings together in unison?

For discords make the sweetest airs.

For discords make the sweetest airs.

Rugged the breast that music cannot tame.

Rugged the breast that music cannot tame.