There is a world of difference between a Mahler eighth note and a normal eighth note.
Don't bother looking at the view - I have already composed it.
It is easier to achieve a desired result in short pieces.
I am hitting my head against the walls, but the walls are giving way.
I beg of you... never assume an inner or an outer pose, never a disguise.
Never let oneself be guided by the opinion of one's contemporaries. Continue steadfastly on one's way.