Franz Liszt quotes - page 2

I foster a sorrowful conception of affection. Make no sacrifices. (Franz Liszt)
In Hungary all native music, in its origin, is divided naturally into melody destined for song or melody for the dance. View quote
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I conclude that the Wagnerian operas which are already in the repertoire, and other masterworks as well, stand in no further need of my services. View quote
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The public is always good. View quote
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The music of the Gypsies belongs in the sphere of improvisation rather than in any other, without which it would have no power to exist. View quote
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Wasting time is one of the worst faults of the world. Life is so short, every moment is so precious and yet, we live as if life will never end. View quote
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Music is never stationary successive forms and styles are only like so many resting-places like tents pitched and taken down again on the road to the Ideal. View quote
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Without any assistance whatever, I founded a school in Weimar in 10 years. Only I could perform certain works with the scanty means that I dared not ask anyone else to work with. View quote
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