Ludwig van Beethoven: 10 quotes for his birthday

Here are 10 profound, temperamental, and epic quotes from one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time, Ludwig van Beethoven.

3. Purpose

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Closeup of a cello being played by fifth grader Asia Raspaldo on December 15, 2010. At the Conservatory Lab Charter School in Brighton, MA, elementary level students participate in a music program from Venezuela called El Sistema.

"I have never thought of writing for reputation and honor. What I have in my heart must come out; that is the reason why I compose."  

– as quoted by Carl Czerny in "Recollections From My Life" (1842)

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