Quotes by Dr. Suzuki

When love is deep, much can be accomplished.

Good talent always grows where good method and good efforts are present; efforts determine the amount of growth.

Man is the son of his environment

Don’t rush, but don’t rest; patient is a important faculty of achievement

The first rose is not always the most beautiful.

Musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed. Any child who is properly trained can develop musical ability just as all children develop the ability to speak their mother tongue. The potential of every child is unlimited.

Music is language that goes beyond speech and letters – a living art that is almost mystical. This is where its emotional impact comes in, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven without exception they live clearly and palpably in their music and speak forcefully to us, purifying us and awakening in us the highest joy and emotion.