You should neither play bad compositions, nor, unless compelled, listen to them.

I am so fresh in soul and spirit that life gushes and bubbles around me in a thousand springs.

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

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

If, while at the piano, you attempt to form little melodies, that is very well; but if they come into your mind of themselves, when you are not practising, you may be still more pleased; for the internal organ of music is then roused in you. The fingers must do what the head desires; not the contrary.

Nothing right can be accomplished in art without enthusiasm.

Send light to the dark hearts of men, that is the duty the artist.