Gustav Mahler Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“In its beginnings, music was merely chamber music, meant to be listened to in a small space by a small audience.”

“It should be one's sole endeavor to see everything afresh and create it anew.”

“Destiny smiles upon me but without making me the least bit happier.”

“I hope you will no longer accuse me of a lack of delicacy. as I now count on your understanding.”

“The spirit can assert itself only through the medium of clear form.”

“Even if people censure me, they should do so hat in hand.”

“Melodic invention is one of the surest signs of a divine gift.”

“Never let oneself be guided by the opinion of one's contemporaries. Continue steadfastly on one's way.”

“I also had a brother who was like me a musician and a composer. A man of great talent, far more gifted than I. He died very young... he killed himself in the prime of his life.”

“The longer you live and the more you learn, the more clearly you will feel the difference between the few men who are truly great and the mere virtuosi.”