You should neither play bad compositions, nor, unless compelled, listen to them.
That first concept is alway the most naturally and best. The mind errs, the emotion never.
Talent works, genius creates.
Without enthusiasm nothing great can be effected in art.
I was a God-fearing child, innocent and physically attractive.
"We liked it" or "I didn't like it" people say. As if it were nothing higher than to please the people!