I choose such notes that love one another.

Write to me and don't be so lazy. Otherwise I shall have to give you a thrashing. What fun! I'll break your head.

Whoever is most impertinent has the best chance.

As death, when we come to consider it closely, is the true goal of our existence . . .

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.

I choose such notes that love one another.

It is a mistake to think that the price of my art has become easy to me.