You write to become immortal, or because the piano happens to be open, or you've looked into a pair of beautiful eyes. — Robert Schumann Copy Share Image
We may be sure that a genius like Mozart, were he born today, would write concertos like Chopin and not like Mozart. — Robert Schumann Copy Share Image
My whole life has been a struggle between Poetry and Prose, or call it Music and Law. — Robert Schumann Copy Share Image
An evil fate has deprived me of the full use of my right hand, so that I am not able to play… — Robert Schumann Copy Share Image
My symphonies would have reached Opus 100 if I had but written them down... Sometimes I am so full of music, and… — Robert Schumann Copy Share Image
“By means of industry and perseverance you will rise higher and higher.” — Robert Schumann Copy Share Image
A fiery, good beginner always stands higher than a master in mediocrity... — Robert Schumann Copy Share Image
You should neither play bad compositions, nor, unless compelled, listen to them. — Robert Schumann Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Art was not created as a way to riches. Strive to become a true artist; all else will take care of itself. — Robert Schumann Copy Share Image
Music - so different from painting - is the art which we enjoy most in company with others. A symphony, presented in a room… — Robert Schumann Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
We shouldn't repeat the same for ages on end, but look into the new as well. — Robert Schumann Copy Share Image
