I wish you music to help with the burdens of life ,and to help you release your happiness to others.

I have never thought of writing for reputation and honor. What I have in my heart must come out; that is the reason why I compose.

Only art and science can raise men to the level of God.

My heart is full of many things there are moments when I feel that speech is nothing after all.

How glad I am to be able to roam in the wood and thicket, among trees and flowers and rocks ... in the country, every tree seems to speak to me, saying, "Holy! Holy", in the woods, there is enchantment which expresses all things.

I am resolved to rise superior to every obstacle. With whom need I be afraid of measuring my strength? I will take Fate by the throat. It shall not overcome me. O how beautiful it is to be alive - would that I could live a thousand times!

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