I cannot give a single concert at which I do not play one piece after the other in an agony of terror because my memory threatens to fail me. This fear torments me for days beforehand. – Clara Schumann
My imagination can picture no fairer happiness than to continue living for art. – Clara Schumann
My health may be better preserved if I exert myself less, but in the end doesnt each person give his life for his calling? – Clara Schumann
I think theres a lot projected on beautiful women, period. At least, maybe this is just my fear, but I do sometimes feel dismissed before Ive even been allowed to participate. I have moments of feeling really wounded. But I am pretty optimistic, and I do enjoy a lot of my life. – Shalom Harlow