Tradition Is Laziness.

The Longer You Live And The More You Learn, The More Clearly You Will Feel The Difference Between The Few Men Who Are Truly Great And The Mere Virtuosi.

Behind Me The Branches Of A Wasted And Sterile Existence Are Cracking.

What I Wanted And What I Visualized While Composing Has Not Always Been Realized.

A Full Cup Of Wine At The Right Time Is Worth More Than All The Kingdoms Of This Earth!

An Operetta Is Simply A Small And Gay Opera.