This is the mark of a really admirable man: steadfastness in the face of trouble.

Do not let that trouble Your Excellency; perhaps the greetings are intended for me.

There ought to be an artistic depot where the artist need only hand in his artwork in order to receive what he asks for. As things are, one must be half a business man, and how can one understand - good heavens! - that's what I really call troublesome.

Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman.

Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the Divine.

Nothing is more intolerable than to have admit to yourself your own errors.