Artist Quotes by Robert Schumann

“By means of industry and perseverance you will rise higher and higher.”

— Robert Schumann

When you play, never mind who listens to you.

— Robert Schumann

A fiery, good beginner always stands higher than a master in mediocrity...

— Robert Schumann

Music induces nightingales to sing, pug dogs to yelp.

— Robert Schumann

To compose is to remember music that has never been written.

— Robert Schumann

Play always as if in the presence of a master.

— Robert Schumann

You should neither play bad compositions, nor, unless compelled, listen to them.

— Robert Schumann

If, while at the piano, you attempt to form little melodies, that is very well; but if they come into your mind of themselves,…

— Robert Schumann

Art was not created as a way to riches. Strive to become a true artist; all else will take care of itself.

— Robert Schumann

Music - so different from painting - is the art which we enjoy most in company with others. A symphony, presented in a room…

— Robert Schumann

Believe me, were I ever to accomplish anything, it would be in music, which has always attracted me; and, without overestimating myself, I am…

— Robert Schumann

We shouldn't repeat the same for ages on end, but look into the new as well.

— Robert Schumann

The poet sees better than other mortals. I do not see things as they are, but according to my own subjective impression, and this…

— Robert Schumann

Without enthusiasm nothing great can be effected in art.

— Robert Schumann

That first concept is alway the most naturally and best. The mind errs, the emotion never.

— Robert Schumann