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.

Strange, I feel as if up to now I had written no more than a few notes.

The foundation of friendship demands the greatest likeness of human souls and hearts.

Artists are fiery; they do not weep.

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

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.

From the glow of enthusiasm I let the melody escape.