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List of Gustav Mahler Quotes

Explore our hand-picked selection of 65 inspiring quotes by Gustav Mahler.

About Gustav Mahler

  • Born: July 7, 1860
  • Died: May 18, 1911
  • Occupation: Composer
    • Even if people censure me, they should do so hat in hand.
    Hate Hands People
    What i wanted and what i visualized while composing has not always been realized.
    Composing Wanted
    Don't bother to look, i've composed all this already.
    Musical Looks Bother
    I hope you will no longer accuse me of a lack of delicacy. as i now count on your understanding.
    Understanding Delicacy
    The spirit can assert itself only through the medium of clear form.
    Spirit Form Clear
    The further the music develops, the more complex the apparatus used by the composer to express his thoughts becomes.
    Used Composer Complexes
    Tradition is laziness.
    Laziness Tradition
    An operetta is simply a small and gay opera.
    Gay Opera
    If i weren't the way i am, i shouldn't write my symphonies.
    Writing Symphony Way
    In its beginnings, music was merely chamber music, meant to be listened to in a small space by a small audience.
    Space Chamber Music Audience
    I also had a brother who was like me a musician and a composer. a man of great talent, far more gifted than i. he died very young... he killed himself in the prime of his life.
    Brother Men Musician
    With the coming of spring, i am calm again.
    Spring Calm Spring May
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