75 Quotes by Robert Schumann

Without enthusiasm nothing great can be effected in art.

Think it a vile habit to alter works of good composers, to omit parts of them, or to insert new-fashioned ornaments. This is the greatest insult you can offer to Art.

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts--such is the duty of the artist.

From a pound of iron, that costs little, a thousand watch-springs can be made, whose value becomes prodigious. The pound you have received from the Lord,--use it faithfully.

By means of industry and perseverance you will rise higher and higher.

Let your intimate friends be chosen from such as are better informed than yourself.

You will be most readily cured of vanity or presumption by studying the history of music, and by hearing the master pieces which have been produced at different periods.

When you play, never mind who listens to you.

Play always as if in the presence of a master.