Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven (baptized 1770-12-17, died 1827-03-26) was a German composer who lived predominantly in Vienna, Austria. He was a major musical figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras. Beethoven is widely regarded as one of history's greatest composers.

Found 15 thoughts of Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven

Music is a higher revelation than philosophy.

Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman.

This is the mark of a really admirable man: steadfastness in the face of trouble.

Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.

The barriers are not erected which can say to aspiring talents and industry, 'Thus far and no farther.'

Tones sound, and roar and storm about me until I have set them down in notes.

Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life.

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

Off with you! You're a happy fellow, for you'll give happiness and joy to many other people. There is nothing better or greater than that!

No one should drive a hard bargain with an artist.

Applaud friends, the comedy is over. (Said as he was dying)

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

Friends applaud, the comedy is over.

What you are, you are by accident of birth; what I am, I am by myself. There are and will be a thousand princes; there is only one Beethoven.

Anyone who tells a lie has not a pure heart, and cannot make a good soup.