Fate gave to man the courage of endurance.

The Music is the only corporeal introduction to the superior world of Knowledge.

I shall hear in heaven.

Art! Who comprehends her? With whom can one consult concerning this great goddess?

Love demands all, and has a right to all.

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.

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