He that divines the secret of my music is freed from the unhappiness that haunts the whole world of men.

Good Morning, on July 7 My thoughts go out to you, my Immortal Beloved I can only live wholly with you or not at all- Be calm my life, my all. Only by calm consideration of our existence can we achieve our purpose to live together. Oh continue to love me, never misjudge the most faithful heart of your beloved. Ever Thine Ever Mine Ever Yours

Artists are fiery; they do not weep.

I liked your opera. I think I will set it to music.

I will seize fate by the throat; it shall certainly never wholly overcome me.

My misfortune is doubly painful to me because it will result in my being misunderstood. For me there can be no recreation in the company of others, no intelligent conversation, no exchange of information with peers; only the most pressing needs can make me venture into society. I am obliged to live like an outcast.

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