"I live only in my music."

"I have no friend. I must live alone. I know that I am closer to God than other artists; I commune with Him in my art."

"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…"

"Do you think I give a damn about your and your pathetic violin?"

"No man can be a composer who has not heard all the works of the great masters."