“If all would play first violin, we could not obtain an orchestra. Therefore esteem every musician in his place.”

“If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. Therefore, respect every musician in his proper place.”

“Endeavour to play easy pieces well and with elegance; that is better than to play difficult pieces badly.”

“Play always as if in the presence of a master.”

“When you play, never mind who listens to you.”

“You should neither play bad compositions, nor, unless compelled, listen to them.”

“The hearing of masterworks of different epochs will speediest of all cure you of vanity and self-adoration.”