It was an unforgettable picture to see Chopin sitting at the piano like a clairvoyant, lost in his dreams; to see how his vision communicated itself through his playing, and how, at the end of each piece, he had the sad habit of running one finger over the length of the plaintive keyboard, as though to tear himself forcibly away from his dream.

Confidence and courage are special skills to the art ... Within the four walls of his study, the artist should be modest, work diligently and conscientiously. While for the public, he'll show himself audacious, yes even into cheerful boldness. And so a new public's darling has arisen.

When young, one learns his craftsmanship, may become a young master, and it is youth that is most auspicious for developing certain skills.

For me Wagner is impossible... he talks without ever stopping. One can't just talk all the time.

A fiery, good beginner always stands higher than a master in mediocrity.

When you play, never mind who listens to you.

We shouldn't repeat the same for ages on end, but look into the new as well.