Ludwig van Beethoven

“I want to seize fate by the throat.”

“There ought to be but one large art warehouse in the world, to which the artist could carry his art-works, and from which he could carry away whatever he needed. As it is, one must be half a tradesman.”

“Music is like a dream. One that I cannot hear.”

“Nur das Reine im Herzen kann eine gute Suppe machen.”

“Music is the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot comprehend.”

“Music is indeed the mediator between the spiritual and sensual life.”

“Art! Who comprehends her? With whom can one consult concerning this great goddess?”

“Fahre fort, übe nicht allein die Kunst, sondern dringe auch in ihr Inneres; sie verdient es, denn nur die Kunst und die Wissenschaft erhöhen den Menschen bis zur Gottheit.”

“The world is a king, and like a king, desires flattery in return for favor; but true art is selfish and perverse — it will not submit to the mold of flattery.”

“The day-to-day exhausted me!”

“Ach du erbärmlicher Schuft, was ich scheiße ist besser, als was du je gedacht.”

“Muß es sein? Es muß sein.”

“Plaudite, amici, comedia finita est. (Applaud, my friends, the comedy is over.)”

“Ich werde im Himmel hören! (I will hear in heaven!)”