Great Throughts Treasury

"The most beautiful thing in the world is, precisely, the conjunction of learning and inspiration. Oh, the passion for research and the joy of discovery!"

"I never practice; I always play."

"This Polish-French harpsichordist must have learned from Maria Montessori that every child learns best through play. When one enjoys what one is doing, one excels."

"You play Bach your way, and I'll play Bach his way."

"The task of a teacher is not to work for the pupil nor to oblige him to work, but to show him how to work."