“Music is ... A higher revelation than all Wisdom & Philosophy”
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Famous Ludwig van Beethoven Quotes
“Μόνο η τέχνη και η επιστήμη μπορούν να εξισώσουν τους ανθρώπους με τους θεούς.”
“To make a mistake is insignificant. To play without passion is inexcusable.”
“Do you think I give a damn about your and your pathetic violin?”
“Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.”
Source: Beethoven, the Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words
“Music is indeed the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life.”
“Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman.”
“Tones sound, and roar and storm about me until I have set them down in notes.”
Source: Beethoven: The Man and the Artist
“Art! Who comprehends her? With whom can one consult concerning this great goddess?”
Source: Beethoven: The Man and the Artist
“Beethoven can write music, thank God, but he can do nothing else on earth.”
Source: Ludwig Van Beethoven for Classical Guitar - Tablature: Arranged for Guitar by John Trie
“Don't only practise your art, but force your way into its secrets.”