The greatest misfortune of the wise man and the greatest unhappiness of the fool are based upon convention.
Franz SchubertWhy should the composer be more guilty than the poet who warms to fantasy by a strange flame, making an idea that inspires him the subject of his own very different treatment?
Franz SchubertO Mozart, immortal Mozart, how many, how infinitely many inspiring suggestions of a finer, better life you have left in our souls!
Franz Schubert