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

"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…"

"My works are not for the multitude, but for the chosen few."

"I would rather write 10,000 notes than a single letter of the alphabet."

"I hate flatterers and toadies, but I like people who are straightforward and honest."