Human dignity begins to assert itself only at the point where man is distinguishable from the beast by pity for it.

I know nothing at all about music.

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.

Whatever I thought right, to others seemed wrong; what I held to be bad, others approved of.

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

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

I hate this fast growing tendency to chain men to machines in big factories and deprive them of all joy in their efforts - the plan will lead to cheap men and cheap products.