Talent Works, Genius Creates.

If We Were All Determined To Play The First Violin We Should Never Have An Ensemble. Therefore, Respect Every Musician In His Proper Place.

I Was A God-fearing Child, Innocent And Physically Attractive.

I Sometimes Lack Confidence In Public, Although I Am Proud Enough Inwardly.

People Compose For Many Reasons, To Become Immortal; Because The Piano Happens To Be Open; Because They Want To Become A Millionaire; Because Of The Praise Of Friends; Because They Have Looked Into A Pair Of Beautiful Eyes; Or For No Reason Whatsoever.

Without Enthusiasm Nothing Great Can Be Effected In Art.