Johann Sebastian Bach

Composer

Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician known for his intricate compositions and mastery of counterpoint, significantly influencing Western music.

Born
March 31, 1685
Died
July 28, 1750
Quotes
29
Rank
#478

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

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"I was made to work. If you are equally industrious, you will be equally successful."

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"I have always kept one end in view, namely ... to conduct a well-regulated church music to the honour of God."

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"Bring me coffee before I turn into a goat!"

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

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

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"On one of those rare occasions when Bach appraised his own life's work, he remarked: I worked hard."

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"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."

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