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

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

“You will be most readily cured of vanity or presumption by studying the history of music, and by hearing the master pieces which have been produced at different periods.”

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

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

“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.”