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Robert Schumann

The flame that is naturally clear always gives the most light and heat. If I could blend my talent for poetry and music into one, the light would burn still clearer, and I might go far.

Light, Poetry, Talent

Robert Schumann

Talent works, genius creates.

Talent, Genius, Works

Robert Schumann

I am so fresh in soul and spirit that life gushes and bubbles around me in a thousand springs.

Life, I Am, Soul

Robert Schumann

If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. therefore, respect every musician in his proper place.

Play, First, Place

Robert Schumann

Remember, there are more people in the world than yourself. Be modest! You have not yet invented nor thought anything which others have not thought or invented before. And should you really have done so, consider it a gift of heaven which you are to share with others.

gifts, inventions, modesty

Robert Schumann

Think it a vile habit to alter works of good composers, to omit parts of them, or to insert new-fashioned ornaments. This is the greatest insult you can offer to Art.

art, composers, improvising, music, musicians

Robert Schumann

Without enthusiasm nothing great can be effected in art.

art, enthusiasm, greatness, music

Robert Schumann

Let your intimate friends be chosen from such as are better informed than yourself.

friends, informed

Robert Schumann

To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts–such is the duty of the artist.

artist, duty, heart, light, music, musician

Robert Schumann

the study of jurisprudence, by which I must earn my bread, has so withered and frozen the flowers of my fancy that they will never again seek the light. (To his Mother, November 11, 1829)

music, piano, schumann

Robert Schumann

Look deeply into life, and study it as diligently as the other arts and sciences.

Robert Schumann

If, while at the piano, you attempt to form little melodies, that is very well; but if they come into your mind of themselves, when you are not practising, you may be still more pleased; for the internal organ of music is then roused in you. The fingers must do what the head desires; not the contrary.

fingers, melody, music, piano