A Symphony Is No Joke.

Without Craftsmanship, Inspiration Is A Mere Reed Shaken In The Wind.

Reviewer: 'one Of Your Themes Was Very Similar To One Of Beethoven's!' Brahms Replied, 'of Course It Is. Everyone Steals - The Important Thing Is To Do It Brilliantly.

In My Study I Can Lay My Hand On The Bible In The Pitch Dark. All Truly Inspired Ideas Come From God. The Powers From Which All Truly Great Composers Like Mozart, Schubert, Bach And Beethoven Drew Their Inspirations Is The Same Power That Enabled Jesus To Do His Miracles.

Ah, That Tastes Nice. Thank You.

It Is Not Hard To Compose, But What Is Fabulously Hard Is To Leave The Superfluous Notes Under The Table.