If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music.
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.