Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music.

Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music.

I passionately hate the idea of being with it, I think an artist has always to be out of step read more

I passionately hate the idea of being with it, I think an artist has always to be out of step with his time.

He submits to be seen through a microscope, who suffers himself to be caught in a fit of passion.

He submits to be seen through a microscope, who suffers himself to be caught in a fit of passion.

Mortal lovers must not try to remain at the first step; for lasting passion is the dream of a harlot read more

Mortal lovers must not try to remain at the first step; for lasting passion is the dream of a harlot and from it we wake in despair.

Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.

Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.

When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation.

When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation.

Nevertheless the passions, whether violent or not, should never be so expressed as to reach the point of causing disgust; read more

Nevertheless the passions, whether violent or not, should never be so expressed as to reach the point of causing disgust; and music, even in situations of the greatest horror, should never be painful to the ear but should flatter and charm it, and thereby always remain music.

Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron read more

Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth it's spark.

if this night is all we have, we'll let sunrise wait for us.

if this night is all we have, we'll let sunrise wait for us.