Art! Who comprehends her? With whom can one consult concerning this great goddess? -Ludwig van Beethoven Art
The true artist is not proud: he unfortunately sees that art has no limits; he feels darkly how far he is from the goal, and though he may be admired by others, he is sad not to have reached that point to which his better genius only appears as a distant, guiding sun. -Ludwig van Beethoven Sad
Music is the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot comprehend. -Ludwig van Beethoven Knowledge
Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman. -Ludwig van Beethoven Music
This is the mark of a really admirable man: steadfastness in the face of trouble. -Ludwig van Beethoven Strength
Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the Divine. -Ludwig van Beethoven Knowledge
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 that! -Ludwig van Beethoven Happiness
The true artist is not proud: he unfortunately sees that art has no limits; he feels darkly how far he is from the goal, and though he may be admired by others, he is sad not to have reached that point to which his better genius only appears as a distant, guiding sun. -Ludwig van Beethoven Art
Music is the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot comprehend. -Ludwig van Beethoven Music
Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the Divine. -Ludwig van Beethoven Art
Music is the wine which inspires one to new generative processes, and I am Bacchus who presses out this glorious wine for mankind and makes them spiritually drunken. -Ludwig van Beethoven Music
Recommend virtue to your children; it alone, not money, can make them happy. I speak from experience. -Ludwig van Beethoven Alone
Recommend virtue to your children; it alone, not money, can make them happy. I speak from experience. -Ludwig van Beethoven Money
Beethoven can write music, thank God, but he can do nothing else on earth. -Ludwig van Beethoven Music
Tones sound, and roar and storm about me until I have set them down in notes. -Ludwig van Beethoven Music
