I am composing like a god, as if it simply had to be done as it has been done.
My compositions spring from my sorrows. Those that give the world the greatest delight were born of my deepest griefs.
I am in the world only for the purpose of composing.
The greatest misfortune of the wise man and the greatest unhappiness of the fool are based upon convention.
The guitar is a wonderful instrument which is understood by few.
The manager is to be blamed who distributes parts to his players which they are unable to act.