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If Germany, My Beloved Fatherland, Of Whom You Know I Am Proud, Will Not Accept Me, Then Must I, In The Name Of God, Again Make France Or England Richer By One Capable German - And To The Shame Of The German Nation.

Even When I Can Play Europe's Most Precious Keyboard, To Have To Listen To People Who Don't Understand, Or Do Not Want To Understand, And Who Are Incapable Of Grasping My Intent, Whatever I Play, Does Surely Forfeit My Lust For Playing At All.

Forgive Me, Majesty. I Am A Vulgar Man! But I Assure You, My Music Is Not.

I Thank My God For Graciously Granting Me The Opportunity Of Learning That Death Is The Key Which Unlocks The Door To Our True Happiness.

I Pay No Attention Whatever To Anybody's Praise Or Blame. I Simply Follow My Own Feelings.