Do you think I give a damn about your and your pathetic violin?

It is the power of music to carry one directly into the mental state of the composer.

If I contemplate myself as part of the Universe: what am I?

The barriers are not erected which can say to aspiring talents and industry, 'Thus far and no farther.'

What I have in my heart and soul - must find a way out. That's the reason for music.

Never forget the days I spent with you. Continue to be my friend, as you will always find me yours.

I change many things, discard others, and try again and again until I am satisfied; then, in my head, I being to elaborate the work in its breadth, its narrowness, its height, its depth...I hear and see the image in front of me from every angle as if it had been cast and only the labour of writing it down remains.