George Frideric Handel

Handel’s works are the pillars of sacred music.

I compose not for applause, but for the glory of God.

The Messiah came to me as a vision from above.

Wit in music lies in its unexpected turns.

My operas reflect the follies and passions of man.

Aging brings wisdom to the composer's craft.

I owe my success to persistent effort.

The organ is the king of instruments.

In Italy, I learned the fire of melody.

Music disarms the savage breast.

My blindness has not dimmed my inner sight.

The chorus in Messiah is heaven's choir.

Critics are like eunuchs; they know not what they judge.

I write music to touch the soul, not the ear alone.

Life's joys are fleeting, but music eternal.

From Halle to London, my path was music's call.

The harpsichord sings under skilled fingers.

Faith inspires my greatest works.

Rinaldo was born of Italian passion.

I regret only that I have but one life for music.