The poet sees better than other mortals. I do not see things as they are, but according to my own subjective impression, and this makes life easier and simpler.

Endeavour to play easy pieces well and with elegance; that is better than to play difficult pieces badly.

Perhaps only a Genius can truly understand Genius.

Only when the form grows clear to you, will the spirit become so too.

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.

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.

The poet sees better than other mortals. I do not see things as they are, but according to my own subjective impression, and this makes life easier and simpler.