My Things Really Are Written With An

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

A Symphony Is No Joke.

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.

What Would Become Of All Historical Biography If It Was Written Only With Consideration For Other Peoples' Feelings?

Composers In The Old Days Used To Keep Strictly To The Base Of The Theme, As Their Real Subject. Beethoven Varies The Melody, Harmony And Rhythms So Beautifully.