Our castle is not imposing, but is well built, and surrounded by a very fine garden. I live in the bailiff's house.
Who can do anything after Beethoven?
I am composing like a god, as if it simply had to be done as it has been done.
The manager is to be blamed who distributes parts to his players which they are unable to act.
A man endures misfortune without complaint.
I never force myself to be devout except when I feel so inspired, and never compose hymns of prayers unless I feel within me real and true devotion.