The impressions of the spriritual experiences gave my future life its form and content.

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.

A full cup of wine at the right time is worth more than all the kingdoms of this earth!

An operetta is simply a small and gay opera.

In its beginnings, music was merely chamber music, meant to be listened to in a small space by a small audience.

Spring won't let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again.