There ought to be only one large art warehouse in the world, to which the artist could carry his art-works and from which he could carry away whatever he needed. As it is one must be half a tradesman.
Music is like a dream. One that I cannot hear.
Beethoven can write music, thank God, but he can do nothing else on earth.
To play without passion is inexcusable!
I know of no more sacred duty than to rear and educate a child.
Artists who have won fame are often embarrassed by it; thus their first works are often their best.