Rossini would have been a great composer if his teacher had spanked him enough on his backside.
I can live only wholly with you or not at all.
Richard Wagner commenting on the music of Ludvig Van Beethoven: He was a Titan, wrestling with the Gods.
A great poet is the most precious jewel of a nation.
Mistakes - mistakes - you yourself are a unique mistake!
Love demands all, and has a right to all.