Talent works, genius creates.

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.

My symphonies would have reached Opus 100 if I had but written them down... Sometimes I am so full of music, and so overflowing with melody, that I find it simply impossible to write down anything.

I am so fresh in soul and spirit that life gushes and bubbles around me in a thousand springs.

If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. therefore, respect every musician in his proper place.

You write to become immortal, or because the piano happens to be open, or you've looked into a pair of beautiful eyes.