I haven't a single friend; I must live alone. But well I know that God is nearer to me than to the others of my art; I associate with Him without fear, I have always recognized and understood Him, and… — Ludwig van Beethoven Copy Share
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 standing next to me heard a shepherd singing and again I heard nothing. Such incidents drove me almost to despair; a little more of that and I would have ended my life - it was only… — Ludwig van Beethoven Copy Share
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 all- Be calm my life, my all. Only by calm consideration of our existence can we achieve our purpose to live together. Oh continue to love me, never misjudge the most faithful heart of your beloved.… — Ludwig van Beethoven Copy Share
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
