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

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

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

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

"There ought to be but one large art warehouse in the world, to which the artist could carry his art-works, and from w…"

"I want to seize fate by the throat."

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

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

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

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