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Robert Schumann

Robert Schumann (/ˈʃuːmɑːn/; 8 June 1810 – 29 July 1856) was a German composer and an influential music critic. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. Schumann left the study of law, intending to pursue a career as a virtuoso pianist. He had been assured by his teacher Friedrich Wieck, a German pianist, that he could become the finest pianist in Europe, but a hand injury ended this dream. Schumann then focused his musical energies on composing.

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People compose for many reasons, to become immortal; because the piano happens to be open; because they want to become a millionaire; because of the praise of friends; because they have looked into a pair of beautiful eyes; or for no reason whatsoever.

Beautiful, Eye, Looked, Open, Piano, Whatsoever

Talent works, genius creates.

Coaching, Creates, Genius, Music, Talent, Works

A fiery, good beginner always stands higher than a master in mediocrity.

Beginners, Fiery, Good, Higher, Masters, Mediocrity

I sometimes lack confidence in public, although I am proud enough inwardly.

Enough, Inwardly, Proud, Public, Sometimes

You write to become immortal, or because the piano happens to be open, or you've looked into a pair of beautiful eyes.

Beautiful, Eye, Eyes, Looked, Writing

Believe me, were I ever to accomplish anything, it would be in music, which has always attracted me; and, without overestimating myself, I am conscious of possessing a certain creative faculty.

Accomplish, Believe, Conscious, Creative, Would Be

I was a God-fearing child, innocent and physically attractive.

Attractive, Child, Children, Innocent, Physically

My whole life has been a struggle between Poetry and Prose, or call it Music and Law.

Law, Poetry, Prose, Struggle, Whole Life

You should neither play bad compositions, nor, unless compelled, listen to them.

Compelled, Composition, Listen, Play, Should, Unless

Art was not created as a way to riches. Strive to become a true artist; all else will take care of itself.

Art, Become, Care, Created, Music

My symphonies would have reached Opus 100 if I had but written them down. . . Sometimes I am so full of music, and so overflowing with melody, that I find it simply impossible to write down anything.

Impossible, Melody, Opus, Symphony, Writing

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.

Come, Desire, Fingers, Head, Mind, Piano

Perhaps only a Genius can truly understand Genius.

Genius, Perhaps, Understand

From a pound of iron, that costs little, a thousand watch-springs can be made, whose value becomes prodigious. The pound you have received from the Lord,--use it faithfully.

Becomes, Iron, Prodigious, Received, Spring, Watches

The poet sees better than other mortals. I do not see things as they are, but according to my own subjective impression, and this makes life easier and simpler.

According, Easier, Impression, Life, Poet, Things

An evil fate has deprived me of the full use of my right hand, so that I am not able to play my compositions as I feel them. The trouble with my hand is that certain fingers have become so weak, probably through writing and playing too much at one time, that I can hardly use them.

Fate, Full, Hands, Right, Writing

We shouldn't repeat the same for ages on end, but look into the new as well.

Age, Ends, Look, Looks, Repeat, Same

Confidence and courage are special skills to the art. . . Within the four walls of his study, the artist should be modest, work diligently and conscientiously. While for the public, he'll show himself audacious, yes even into cheerful boldness. And so a new public's darling has arisen.

Art, Modest, Public, Skills, Wall, Walls

That first concept is alway the most naturally and best. The mind errs, the emotion never.

Alway, Emotion, Firsts, Mind, Naturally

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

Ensemble, Musician, Place, Play, Team Work, Teamwork

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