To send light into the darkness of men's hearts--such is the duty of the artist. - Robert Schumann
Without enthusiasm nothing great can be effected in art. - Robert Schumann
Play always as if in the presence of a master. - Robert Schumann
Let your intimate friends be chosen from such as are better informed than yourself. - Robert Schumann
When you play, never mind who listens to you. - Robert Schumann
You will be most readily cured of vanity or presumption by studying the history of music, and by hearing the master pieces which have been produced at different periods. - Robert Schumann
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. - Robert Schumann
By means of industry and perseverance you will rise higher and higher. - Robert Schumann