Only When The Form Grows Clear To

To Send Light Into The Darkness Of Men's Hearts - Such Is The Duty Of The Artist.

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

Play Always As If In The Presence Of A Master.

If, While At The Piano, You Attempt To Form Little Melodies, That Is Very Well; But If They Come Into Your Mind Of Themselves, When You Are Not Practising, You May Be Still More Pleased; For The Internal Organ Of Music Is Then Roused In You. The Fingers Must Do What The Head Desires; Not The Contrary.

Let Your Intimate Friends Be Chosen From Such As Are Better Informed Than Yourself.