I also had a brother who was like me a musician and a composer. A man of great talent, far more gifted than I. He died very young... he killed himself in the prime of his life.
In the theatrical works we love and admire the most, the ending of the drama generally takes place offstage.
A symphony must be like the world. It must contain everything.
If I weren't the way I am, I shouldn't write my symphonies.
Destiny smiles upon me but without making me the least bit happier.
If you think you're boring your audience, go slower not faster.