"Fahre fort, übe nicht allein die Kunst, sondern dringe auch in ihr Inneres; sie verdient es, denn nur die Kunst und d…"

"Music is indeed the mediator between the spiritual and sensual life."

"Art! Who comprehends her? With whom can one consult concerning this great goddess?"

"Music is the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind …"

"...thus do I take my farewell of thee — and indeed sadly — yes that beloved hope — which I brought with me when I cam…"

"I want to seize fate by the throat."

"Music is like a dream. One that I cannot hear."

"Musik höhere Offenbarung ist als alle Weisheit und Philosophie."

"Nur das Reine im Herzen kann eine gute Suppe machen."

"I met [Meyerbeer] at the performance of my "Battle." Most of the composers then in Vienna were kind enough to underta…"