Giuseppe Verdi

The public is a judge, and it must be respected.

I have always tried to make music that is profound, that has depth.

The artist must be a philosopher, not a scientist.

I do not believe in fashion, I believe in style.

The most important thing is to be sincere.

I have always tried to make music that is noble, that elevates the spirit.

The artist must be a dreamer, not a realist.

I do not believe in systems, I believe in individuality.

Torniamo all'antico e sarà un progresso.

You may have the universe if I may have Italy.

I adore art... when I am alone with my notes, my heart pounds and the tears stream from my eyes, and my emotion and my joys are too much to bear.

The opera house is the only place where people go not to talk but to listen.

I am the least learned of composers.

Let us return to the old; it will be a step forward.

I want nothing, I ask for nothing for myself. For my art I have the right to ask for something.

Copryight is a matter of life and death for authors.

The public judges, and it is always right.

After all, isn't life just a little bit of madness?

Art that is not popular is not art.

I have never written anything just to please the public. I have always tried to satisfy my own ideals.