No friend have I. I must live by myself alone; but I know well that God is nearer to me than others in my art, so I will walk fearlessly with Him.

Nothing is more intolerable than to have to admit to yourself your own errors.

When I open my eyes I must sigh, for what I see is contrary to my religion, and I must despise the world which does not know that music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.

It seemed unthinkable for me to leave the world forever before I had produced all that I felt called upon to produce

You're a happy fellow, for you'll give happiness and joy to many other people. There is nothing better or greater than that.

Recommend to your children to be virtuous, only the virtue can bring us happiness, not the money.

Whoever tells a lie is not pure of heart, and such a person can not cook a clean soup.