I Sometimes Ponder On Variation Form And

Study Bach. There You Will Find Everything.

For The Shallow Delights Of Matrimony And Opera I Have No Courage.

Straightaway The Ideas Flow In Upon Me, Directly From God.

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.

If There Is Anyone Here Whom I Have Not Insulted, I Beg His Pardon.