Ludwig van Beethoven Quotes

O, you men who think or say that I am malevolent, stubborn or misanthropic, how greatly do you wrong me. You do not know the secret cause which makes me seem that way to you, and I would have ended my life - it was only my art that held me back. Ah, it seemed impossible to leave the world until I had brought forth all that I felt was within me.

Ludwig van Beethoven

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: composer
  • Nationality: german
  • Birth: December 17, 1770 - March 26, 1827

Topics

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I watch these old films in black and white, and suddenly the door opens, and there I am. The other day, I was wearing the most awful hat.

Joan Hickson

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You can play a shoestring if you're sincere.

John Coltrane

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Being of color in America by no means amounts to a constant barrage of negativity. However, unlike being white, being of color means one's race is a constant issue.

John Ridley

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It takes only one bad amp to turn your ears to oatmeal: That's how old hippies became Yanni fans.

Rob Sheffield

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I had aquariums of bullfrogs and mudpuppies. My poor mom had to deal with me incubating chicken eggs in my bedroom.

Ronan Farrow

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A woman has so many facets, and when you create an image, you have to play with all the different moments of your femininity, not just one thing, because everybody can get bored.

Monica Bellucci

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I am just glad that I can take the music to the people who want to hear it. I love my audiences. I am deeply indebted to them for giving me the chance to sing my concerts, make records, and do what I love. Whatever people call it, it is great to have a voice!

Judy Collins

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The great thing with Usain Bolt is he fell into great coaching, so his talent was exceptional from Day 1. You can coach technique and structure, but not talent.

Donovan Bailey

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In pop music, the public usually see the results - the hit records, the Grammy Awards performances, the concert tours - but not all the work that goes into getting into the spotlight. And not everyone realizes that, even if you have a lot of talent, chances are you won't make it.

Bruno Mars

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Space is an inspirational concept that allows you to dream big.

Peter Diamandis

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The calmest husbands make the stormiest wives.

Thomas Dekker

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What I've said about compromise, I hope to build a conservative majority so bipartisanship becomes Democrats joining Republicans to roll back the size of government, reduce the bureaucracy, and get America moving again.

Richard Mourdock

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