Without enthusiasm nothing great can be effected in art.

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.

The flame that is naturally clear always gives the most light and heat. If I could blend my talent for poetry and music into one, the light would burn still clearer, and I might go far.

We may be sure that a genius like Mozart, were he born today, would write concertos like Chopin and not like Mozart.

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

Think it a vile habit to alter works of good composers, to omit parts of them, or to insert new-fashioned ornaments. This is the greatest insult you can offer to Art.

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