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“I don't let myself get carried away by my own ideas; I abandon 19 out of 20 of them every day.”

Quote by Gustav Mahler

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Gustav Mahler, born on July 7, 1860 in Austria and died on May 18, 1911, was an outstanding composer. Known for his symphonies and choral works, Mahler's music integrated classical, romantic, and national elements, profoundly influencing 20th-century music. more

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