"The true artist has no pride. He sees unfortunately that art has no limits; he feels darkly how far he is from the goal, and though he may be admired by others, he is sad that he has not yet reached t…"

"Genius is composed of ninety percent perspiration and ten percent inspiration."

"The more I think of it, the more I feel that there is something wrong with the whole business of publishing. The publishers are the real thieves."

"Music is the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot comprehend."

"I will show the world that I am a great artist."