The aesthetic principle is the same in every art, only the material differs. Robert Schumann More Quotes by Robert Schumann More Quotes From Robert Schumann To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist. Robert Schumann inspiring men art Talent works, genius creates. Robert Schumann coaching music genius For me, music is always the language which permits one to converse with the Beyond. Robert Schumann permit music-is language 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 done heaven people When you play, never mind who listens to you. Robert Schumann piano music play When you play, do not trouble yourself as to who is listening. Yet always play as though a master listened to you. Robert Schumann trouble listening play The principal mark of genius is not perfection, but originality. Robert Schumann originality genius perfection It is the curse of talent that, although it labors with greater steadiness and perseverance than genius, it does not reach its goal, while genius already on the summit of the ideal, gazes laughingly about. Robert Schumann perseverance goal doe The poet sees better than other mortals. I do not see things as they are, but according to my own subjective impression, and this makes life easier and simpler. Robert Schumann easier impression poet In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of. Robert Schumann music writing funny 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. Robert Schumann vanity pieces different Endeavour to play easy pieces well and with elegance; that is better than to play difficult pieces badly. Robert Schumann pieces easy play Play always as if in the presence of a master. Robert Schumann piano masters play A fiery, good beginner always stands higher than a master in mediocrity. Robert Schumann beginners mediocrity masters Art was not created as a way to riches. Strive to become a true artist; all else will take care of itself. Robert Schumann music care art We have learned to express the more delicate nuances of feeling by penetrating more deeply into the mysteries of harmony. Robert Schumann nuance mystery feelings "We liked it" or "I didn't like it" people say. As if it were nothing higher than to please the people! Robert Schumann please higher people I am so fresh in soul and spirit that life gushes and bubbles around me in a thousand springs. Robert Schumann soul spirit spring Nothing right can be accomplished in art without enthusiasm. Robert Schumann artist enthusiasm art To compose is to remember music that has never been written. Robert Schumann written remember
