Arnold Schoenberg

I am not interested in being popular, but in being true to myself.

Music is a spiritual exercise.

The artist creates out of necessity, not out of desire.

I have never compromised my artistic integrity.

Music is the organization of sound.

The artist is a prophet, not a decorator.

I write for the future, not for the present.

Music is a living organism.

The artist's task is to reveal the truth, not to conceal it.

I have always followed my inner voice, regardless of the consequences.

Music is a form of prayer.

The artist is a medium through which the universe expresses itself.

My music is not meant to be understood, but to be experienced.

The purpose of art is to elevate the human spirit.

I am a traditionalist who has been forced to become a revolutionary.

Music is a reflection of the divine order.

The artist is a visionary, not a craftsman.

I have always strived for clarity and precision in my music.

Music is a journey into the unknown.

The artist's duty is to create, not to please.