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Frederic Chopin was a Polish composer and pianist, renowned for his unique piano compositions and virtuoso playing. His music deeply reflects his emotional world and has had a profound impact on piano music in the following era.

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Famous Frederic Chopin Quotes

“Man is never always happy, and very often only a brief period of happiness is granted him in this world; so why escape from this dream which cannot last long?”

Men World Long Dream Lasts This World Periods Granted Always Happy

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“A long time ago I decided that my universe will be the soul and heart of man.”

Men Heart Long Soul Universe Long Time Decided Long Time Ago Ciphers

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“Bach is an astronomer, discovering the most marvellous stars. Beethoven challenges the universe. I only try to express the soul and the heart of man.”

Men Trying Heart Soul Universe Stars Challenges Discovering Marvellous Astronomers

Author:Frederic Chopin

“Bach is like an astronomer who, with the help of ciphers, finds the most wonderful stars . . . Beethoven embraced the universe with the power of his spirit . . . I do not climb so high. A long time ago I decided that my universe will be the soul and heart of man.”

Men Heart Long Soul Helping Spirit Universe Stars Wonderful Long Time Decided Climbs Long Time Ago Astronomers Ciphers

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“To be a great composer requires immense experience... One acquires this by listening not only to other men's work, but above all to one's own!”

Men Music Listening Acquire Composer Immense

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“After a rest in Edinburgh, where, passing a music-shop, I heard some blind man playing a mazurka of mine.”

People Men Heard Mines Blind Passing Passings Shops Concerts Blind Man Edinburgh

Book:Chopin's Letters

Source: Chopin's Letters

About the Author

Died: October 17, 1849
Known for: Composer
Quotes: 66

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Chopin's LettersRelated source material

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