The wonders of the music of the future will be of a higher & wider scale and will introduce many sounds that the human ear is now incapable of hearing. Among these new sounds will be the glorious music of angelic chorales. As men hear these they will cease to consider Angels as figments of their imagination.

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

It is a great consolation for me to remember that the Lord, to whom I had drawn near in humble and child-like faith, has suffered and died for me, and that He will look on me in love and compassion.

Melody is the essence of music.

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

My dear sister! I’m amazed to discover that you can compose so delightfully. In a word, your Lied is beautiful. You must compose more often.

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.