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Johannes Brahms - From the Copying category:
Reviewer: 'One of your themes was very similar to one of Beethoven's!' Brahms replied, 'Of course it is. Everyone steals - the important thing is to do it brilliantly.' (Johannes Brahms)
Johannes Brahms - From the Creativity category:
Straight-away the ideas flow in upon me, directly from God, and not only do I see distinct themes in my mind's eye, but they are clothed in the right forms, harmonies, and orchestration. (Johannes Brahms)
Johannes Brahms - From the Inspiration category:
Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind. (Johannes Brahms)
Johannes Brahms - From the Symphony category:
A symphony is no joke. (Johannes Brahms)
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