I sometimes lack confidence in public, although I am proud enough inwardly. Robert Schumann More Quotes by Robert Schumann More Quotes From Robert Schumann Does it not seem as if Mozart's works become fresher and fresher the oftener we hear them? Robert Schumann ifsseemsdoe That first concept is alway the most naturally and best. The mind errs, the emotion never. Robert Schumann emotionmindfirsts Thus it is ever in life. The aims we once pursued no longer satisfy us; we aim, we strive, we aspire, until sight fails, and mind and body find rest in the grave. Robert Schumann bodysightmind My whole life has been a twenty years struggle between poetry and prose, or, if you like to call it so, Music and Law. Robert Schumann whole-lifestrugglelaw People compose for many reasons, to become immortal; because the piano happens to be open; because they want to become a millionaire; because of the praise of friends; because they have looked into a pair of beautiful eyes; or for no reason whatsoever. Robert Schumann pianoeyebeautiful You should diligently play scales and fingerpractices. There are many, however, who believe they'll achieve all, by practicing daily on technique for hours on end, up till high age. It's like practicing every day to enumerate the alfabet faster and faster. One would think one could make better use of their valuable time. Robert Schumann playbelievethinking An evil fate has deprived me of the full use of my right hand, so that I am not able to play my compositions as I feel them. The trouble with my hand is that certain fingers have become so weak, probably through writing and playing too much at one time, that I can hardly use them. Robert Schumann fatewritinghands My symphonies would have reached Opus 100 if I had but written them down... Sometimes I am so full of music, and so overflowing with melody, that I find it simply impossible to write down anything. Robert Schumann symphonyimpossiblewriting We shouldn't repeat the same for ages on end, but look into the new as well. Robert Schumann endsagelooks I was a God-fearing child, innocent and physically attractive. Robert Schumann attractiveinnocentchildren My heart pounds sickeningly and I turn pale... I often feel as if I were dead... I seem to be losing my mind. Robert Schumann poundsmindheart Music - so different from painting - is the art which we enjoy most in company with others. A symphony, presented in a room with one other listener, would please him but little. Robert Schumann symphonydifferentart Nature best teaches how to pray, and how to reverence all the gifts the Almighty has given us. She is like a vast outspread handkerchief, embroidered with God's eternal name, on which we may dry alike our tears of sorrow and of joy; she turns weeping into ecstasy, and fills our hearts with speechless, quiet reverence and resignation. Robert Schumann namesheartjoy Believe me, were I ever to accomplish anything, it would be in music, which has always attracted me; and, without overestimating myself, I am conscious of possessing a certain creative faculty. Robert Schumann creativewould-bebelieve When young, one learns his craftsmanship, may become a young master, and it is youth that is most auspicious for developing certain skills. Robert Schumann youthskillsmay Mendelssohn I consider the first musician of the day; I doff my hat to him as my superior. He plays with everything, especially with the grouping of the instruments in the orchestra, but with such ease, delicacy and art, with such mastery throughout. Robert Schumann musicianplayart You should neither play bad compositions, nor, unless compelled, listen to them. Robert Schumann compositionshouldplay Confidence and courage are special skills to the art ... Within the four walls of his study, the artist should be modest, work diligently and conscientiously. While for the public, he'll show himself audacious, yes even into cheerful boldness. And so a new public's darling has arisen. Robert Schumann wallskillsart
