I must confess that I lead a miserable life. For almost two years, I have ceased to attend any social functions, just because I find it impossible to say to people, 'I am deaf.' If I had any other profession,… — Ludwig van Beethoven Copy Share Image
Yet it was impossible for me to say to people, 'Speak louder, shout, for I am deaf.' Ah, how could I possibly admit an infirmity in the one sense which ought to be more perfect in me than others, a… — Ludwig van Beethoven Copy Share Image
Strange, I feel as if up to now I had written no more than a few notes. — Ludwig van Beethoven Copy Share Image
But what a humiliation for me when someone standing next to me heard a flute in the distance and I heard nothing, or someone… — Ludwig van Beethoven Copy Share Image
In the world of art, as in the whole of creation, freedom and progress are the main objectives. — Ludwig van Beethoven Copy Share Image
I despise a world which does not feel that music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. — Ludwig Van Beethoven Copy Share Image
Good Morning, on July 7 My thoughts go out to you, my Immortal Beloved I can only live wholly with you or not at… — Ludwig van Beethoven Copy Share Image
Off with you! You're a happy fellow, for you'll give happiness and joy to many other people. There is nothing better or greater than… — Ludwig Van Beethoven Copy Share Image
“You will not find a treatise that is too learned for me; without laying claim to any genuine learning, I yet accustomed myself from… — Ludwig van Beethoven Copy Share Image
Art! Who comprehends her? With whom can one consult concerning this great goddess? — Ludwig van Beethoven Copy Share Image
Don't only practise your art, but force your way into its secrets. — Ludwig van Beethoven Copy Share Image
There are and always will be thousands of princes, but there is only one Beethoven! — Ludwig van Beethoven Copy Share Image
