34 Quotes by Johannes Brahms

Study Bach. There you will find everything.

One should never forget that by actually perfecting one piece one gains and learns more than by starting or half-finishing a dozen.

The only true immortality lies in one's children.

To follow in Beethoven’s footsteps transcends one’s strength.

The idea comes to me from outside of me – and is like a gift. I then take the idea and make it my own – that is where the skill lies.

The only true immortality lies in one’s children.

The fact that most people do not understand and respect the very best things, such as Mozart’s concertos, is what permits men like us to become famous.