Applaud My Friends, The Comedy Is Over...

Recommend To Your Children Virtue; That Alone Can Make Them Happy, Not Gold.

Music Should Strike Fire From The Heart Of Man, And Bring Tears From The Eyes Of Woman.

Recommend To Your Children To Be Virtuous, Only The Virtue Can Bring Us Happiness, Not The Money.

Hide Your Secret Even From The Closest Friend; Learn To Be Silent.

Richard Wagner Commenting On The Music Of Ludvig Van Beethoven: He Was A Titan, Wrestling With The Gods.