“I cannot give a single concert at which I do not play one piece after ...” — Clara Schumann Quote

“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.”

“My imagination can picture no fairer happiness than to continue living for art.”

“Is an artist much more than a beggar?”

“Fear may come true that which one is afraid of.”

“In a World where people are surrounded by darkness, ignorance and fear, it is a sign of hope to be celebrating Islam's message of peace and light, and the last great Messenger, born and chosen to deliver them to all mankind.”

“That might have a lot to do with it, but you know, I probably don't show fear, but I suffer from fear like everyone else.”