Do not merely practice your art, but force your way into its secrets; it deserves that, for only art and science can exalt man to divinity.

Fahre fort, übe nicht allein die Kunst, sondern dringe auch in ihr Inneres; sie verdient es, denn nur die Kunst und die Wissenschaft erhöhen den Menschen bis zur Gottheit.

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Quoted in Musical news, Vol. 3 (1892), p. 627

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