Perhaps Only A Genius Can Truly Understand

We May Be Sure That A Genius Like Mozart, Were He Born Today, Would Write Concertos Like Chopin And Not Like Mozart.

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

That First Concept Is Alway The Most Naturally And Best. The Mind Errs, The Emotion Never.

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

People Compose For Many Reasons, To Become Immortal; Because The Piano Happens To Be Open; Because They Want To Become A Millionaire; Because Of The Praise Of Friends; Because They Have Looked Into A Pair Of Beautiful Eyes; Or For No Reason Whatsoever.