Ludwig van Beethoven Quotes on Art
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There ought to be but one large art warehouse in the world, to which the artist could carry his art-works, and from which he could carry away whatever he needed. As it is, one must be half a tradesman.
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Art! Who comprehends her? With whom can one consult concerning this great goddess?
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The world is a king, and like a king, desires flattery in return for favor; but true art is selfish and perverse - it will not submit to the mold of flattery.
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When his friends, says Czerny, speak to him of his youthful renown, he replies: 'Ah, nonsense! I have never thought of writing for renown and glory. What I have in my heart must out; that is why I write.'
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Everything will pass, and the world will perish but the Ninth Symphony will remain.
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Anyone who understands my music will never be unhappy again.
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Music is........ a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.
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Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman.
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To sing a wrong note is insignificant, but to sing without passion is unforgivable.
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My music is music about music.