We all make mistakes, but everyone makes different mistakes

Only art and science make us suspect the existence of life to a higher level, and maybe also instill hope thereof.

Fate gave to man the courage of endurance.

Rossini would have been a great composer if his teacher had spanked him enough on his backside.

Only the flint of a man's mind can strike fire in music.

Men are not only together when they are with each other; even the distant and the dead live with us.

Hide your secret even from the closest friend; learn to be silent.