Author: Robert Schumann

Quotes

If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. therefore, respect every musician in his proper place.

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

I am so fresh in soul and spirit that life gushes and bubbles around me in a thousand springs.

I am so fresh in soul and spirit that life gushes and bubbles around me in a thousand springs.

- Robert Schumann

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.

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

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.

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

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.

- Robert Schumann

Nothing right can be accomplished in art without enthusiasm.

Nothing right can be accomplished in art without enthusiasm.

- Robert Schumann

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