In contrast to reincarnation and karma, all other views seem petty and narrow

Those who grasp the whole, will also comprehend all parts of that whole, even when immediate technical understanding is lacking, and recognize and marshal these.

Imagination creates reality.

It is impossible to communicate with Schumann. The man is hopeless; he doesn't talk at all.

The language of tones belongs equally to all mankind, and melody is the absolute language in which the musician speaks to every heart.

Even if I know I shall never change the masses, never transform anything permanent, all I ask is that the good things also have their place, their refuge.

Divorce is one of the most financially traumatic things you can go through. Money spent on getting mad or getting even is money wasted.