For me Wagner is impossible... he talks without ever stopping. One can't just talk all the time.
Robert SchumannIn order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of.
Robert SchumannIf we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. therefore, respect every musician in his proper place.
Robert SchumannYou should diligently play scales and fingerpractices. There are many, however, who believe they'll achieve all, by practicing daily on technique for hours on end, up till high age. It's like practicing every day to enumerate the alfabet faster and faster. One would think one could make better use of their valuable time.
Robert Schumann