Friends applaud, the comedy is over. Ludwig van Beethoven More Quotes by Ludwig van Beethoven More Quotes From Ludwig van Beethoven We mortals with immortal minds are only born for sufferings and joys, and one could almost say that the most excellent receive joy through sufferings. Ludwig van Beethoven suffering mind joy How glad I am to be able to roam in the wood and thicket, among trees and flowers and rocks ... in the country, every tree seems to speak to me, saying, "Holy! Holy", in the woods, there is enchantment which expresses all things. Ludwig van Beethoven flower faith country I shall hear in heaven. Ludwig van Beethoven aging heaven death I love a tree more than a man. Ludwig van Beethoven tree men Recommend to your children virtue; that alone can make them happy, not gold. Ludwig van Beethoven gold happiness children Music is the mediator between the life of the senses and the life of the spirit. Ludwig van Beethoven contemplation inspiration spirit Love, and love alone, is capable of giving thee a happier life. Ludwig van Beethoven and-love happiness giving such incidents brought me to the verge of despair, but little more and I would have put an end to my life - only art it was that withheld me, - ah, it seemed impossible to leave the world until I had produced all that I had felt called upon to produce. Ludwig van Beethoven despair littles art In praise of Thy goodness I must confess that Thou didst try with all Thy means to draw me to Thee. Sometimes it pleased Thee to let me feel the heavy hand of Thy displeasure and to humiliate my proud heart by manifold castigations. Sickness and misfortune didst Thou send upon me to turn my thoughts to my errantries.-One thing, only, O Father, do I ask: cease not to labor for my betterment. In whatsoever manner it be, let me turn to Thee and become fruitful in good works. Ludwig van Beethoven heart mean father I alter some things, eliminate and try again until I am satisfied. Then begins the mental working out of this material in its breadth, its narrowness, its height and depth. Ludwig van Beethoven work-out depth trying I would rather write 10,000 notes than a single letter of the alphabet. Ludwig van Beethoven alphabet letters writing Art! Who comprehends her? With whom can one consult concerning this great goddess? Ludwig van Beethoven music inspirational life If I contemplate myself as part of the Universe: what am I? Ludwig van Beethoven contemplating universe ifs All my life I have regarded myself as one of Mozart's greatest admirers, and I will remain one until my last breath. Ludwig van Beethoven admirer breaths lasts It seemed unthinkable for me to leave the world forever before I had produced all that I felt called upon to produce Ludwig van Beethoven produce forever world He that divines the secret of my music is freed from the unhappiness that haunts the whole world of men. Ludwig van Beethoven inspiration secret men Music is the electric soil in which the spirit thinks, lives and invents. All that's electrical stimulates the mind to flowing surging musical creation. I am electrical by nature. Ludwig van Beethoven musical mind thinking It is the power of music to carry one directly into the mental state of the composer. Ludwig van Beethoven composer power-of-music states Never forget the days I spent with you. Continue to be my friend, as you will always find me yours. Ludwig van Beethoven real-friends true-friend friendship I want to seize fate by the throat. Ludwig van Beethoven fate attitude motivational
