Believe me, my sole purpose is to make as much money as possible; for after good health it is the best thing to have.

If people could see into my heart, I should almost feel ashamed - all there is cold, cold as ice.

I am never happier than when I have something to compose, for that, after all, is my sole delight and passion

Whoever is most impertinent has the best chance.

You know that I immerse myself in music, so to speak- that I think about it all day long- that I like experimenting- studying- reflecting.

My fatherland has always the first claim on me.

Creativity is the firing of my soul.