“My life will be the best illustration of all my work.”

“Grant not my prayers, when they are contrary to Thy will, which at all times must be the best. Oh, hear them not;”

“Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.”

“Travelling expands the mind rarely.”

“Just living is not enough... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.”

“Life itself is the most wonderful fairytale.”

“Where words fail, music speaks.”

“Almighty God, thee only have I; thou steerest my fate, I must give myself up to thee! Give me a livelihood! Give me a bride! My blood wants love, as my heart does!”

“Life is like a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up.”

“Enjoy life. There's plenty of time to be dead.”

“I got interested in reading very early, because a story was read to me, by Hans Christian Andersen, which was 'The Little Mermaid,' and I don't know if you remember 'The Little Mermaid,' but it's dreadfully sad. The little mermaid falls in love with this prince, but she cannot marry him because she is a mermaid.”