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

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.

Only art and science make us suspect the existence of life to a higher level, and maybe also instill hope thereof.

There are and always will be thousands of princes, but there is only one Beethoven!

Rossini would have been a great composer if his teacher had spanked him enough on his backside.

Handel is the greatest composer that ever lived... I would uncover my head and kneel down on his tomb.

After Rossini dies, who will be there to promote his music?