“By means of industry and perseverance you will rise higher and higher.”
Robert Schumann“the study of jurisprudence, by which I must earn my bread, has so withered and frozen the flowers of my fancy that they will never again seek the light. (To his Mother, November 11, 1829)”
Robert Schumann, The Letters Of Robert Schumann“Once, somebody asked Robert Schumann to explain the meaning of a certain piece of music he had just played on the piano. What Robert Schumann did was sit back down at the piano and play the piece of music again.”
David Markson, Wittgenstein's Mistress“Nothing right can be accomplished in art without enthusiasm.”
Robert Schumann“To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.”
Robert Schumann“The flame that is naturally clear always gives the most light and heat. If I could blend my talent for poetry and music into one, the light would burn still clearer, and I might go far.”
Robert Schumann“Talent works, genius creates.”
Robert Schumann“If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. therefore, respect every musician in his proper place.”
Robert Schumann“Remember, there are more people in the world than yourself. Be modest! You have not yet invented nor thought anything which others have not thought or invented before. And should you really have done so, consider it a gift of heaven which you are to share with others.”
Robert Schumann“To send light into the darkness of men's hearts--such is the duty of the artist.”
Robert Schumann“Play always as if in the presence of a master.”
Robert Schumann