I was a God-fearing child, innocent and physically attractive. Robert Schumann attractivechildfear Change image and share on social
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 compositiondepriveevil share on social
My indifference to money and my spendthrift ways are disgraceful. You have no idea how reckless I am; how often I practically throw money out of the window. I am always making good resolutions, but the next minute I forget and give the waiter eightpence. Robert Schumann disgracefuleightpenceforget share on social
Thus it is ever in life. The aims we once pursued no longer satisfy us; we aim, we strive, we aspire, until sight fails, and mind and body find rest in the grave. Robert Schumann aimaspirebody Change image and share on social
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 deadfeelheart Change image and share on social
I feel so entirely in my element with a full orchestra; even if my mortal enemies were marshalled before me, I could lead them, master them, surround them, or repulse them. Robert Schumann elementenemyfeel Change image and share on social
Nothing right can be accomplished in art without enthusiasm. Robert Schumann accomplishartenthusiasm Change image and share on social
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 findfullimpossible Change image and share on social
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 blendburnclear Change image and share on social
