Ah, that tastes nice. Thank you.

To follow in Beethoven's footsteps transcends one's strength.

It is not hard to compose but it is wonderfully hard to let the superfluous notes fall under the table. . . So many melodies fly about, one must be careful not to tread on them.

Never criticize the composition of a Royal Highness. You never know who may have written it.

A symphony is no joke.

Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind.

Straight-away the ideas flow in upon me, directly from God, and not only do I see distinct themes in my mind's eye, but they are clothed in the right forms, harmonies, and orchestration.