I have always kept one end in view, namely, with all good will to conduct a well-regulated church music to the honor of God

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

There’s nothing remarkable about it. All one has to do is hit the right keys at the right time and the instrument plays itself

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

My present post amounts to about 700 thaler, and when there are rather more funerals than usual, the fees rise in proportion; but when a healthy wind blows, they fall accordingly.

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

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

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.

Bring me A bowl of coffee before I turn into a goat

If I decide to be an idiot, then I’ll be an idiot on my own accord.

The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.

My masters are strange folk with very little care for music in them.