Time is the best of critics; and patience the best of teachers.

Even in winter it shall be green in my heart.

The earth is suffocating... Swear to make them cut me open, so that I won't be buried alive.

I don't know how it is, but the Germans are amazed at me and I am amazed at them for finding anything to be amazed about.

England is a country of pianos, they are everywhere.

We fell silent and all joking ceased. We gazed mutely into each other's eyes and an intense longing for the fullest avowal of the truth forced us to a confession, requiring no words whatever, or the incommensurable misfortune that weighed upon us. With tears and sobs we sealed a vow to belong to each other alone.

Yesterday's concert was a success. I hasten to let you know. I inform your Lordship that I was not a bit nervous and played as I play when I am alone. It went well... and I had to come back and bow four times.