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
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