Musical expression is never primarily national, but is personal and individual rather. It is so deep, so profound, that it goes beyond and below nationality and gives voice to the most private feeling. In music there is never exact heredity. Each man is an individual.

I established a certain standard of behavior, that, during my playing, there must be no talking.

The ultimate necessity is the summoning of the mind and will to do their duty.

Art is great only when it bears the stamp of the individual.

The great familiar musical works are always greeted by the audiences as ever welcome and beloved friends.

I am nothing! If you could know the dream of what I would like to be, you would realize how little I have accomplished.

Chopin was an invalid, as you know, but his music was volcanic.