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

Johann Sebastian Bach
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  1. Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul.

  2. What I have achieved by industry and practice, anyone else with tolerable natural gift and ability can also achieve.

  3. 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.

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

  5. God's gift to his sorrowing creatures is a joy worthy of their destiny.

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