An evil fate has deprived me of the full use of my right hand, so that I am not able to play my compositions as I feel them. The trouble with my hand is that certain fingers have become so weak, probably through writing and playing too much at one time, that I can hardly use them. Robert Schumann Read Quote
The flame that is naturally clear always gives the most light and heat. If I could blend my talent for poetry and music into one, the light would burn still clearer, and I might go far. Robert Schumann Read Quote
Mendelssohn I consider the first musician of the day; I doff my hat to him as my superior. He plays with everything, especially with the grouping of the instruments in the orchestra, but with such ease, delicacy and art, with such mastery throughout. Robert Schumann Read Quote
Believe me, were I ever to accomplish anything, it would be in music, which has always attracted me; and, without overestimating myself, I am conscious of possessing a certain creative faculty. Robert Schumann Read Quote
My symphonies would have reached Opus 100 if I had but written them down… Sometimes I am so full of music, and so overflowing with melody, that I find it simply impossible to write down anything. Robert Schumann Read Quote
The poet sees better than other mortals. I do not see things as they are, but according to my own subjective impression, and this makes life easier and simpler. Robert Schumann Read Quote
My heart pounds sickeningly and I turn pale… I often feel as if I were dead… I seem to be losing my mind. Robert Schumann Read Quote
I sometimes lack confidence in public, although I am proud enough inwardly. Robert Schumann Read Quote
