I sometimes lack confidence in public, although I am proud enough inwardly.

My symphonies would have reached Opus 100 if I had but written them down... Sometimes I am so full of music, and so overflowing with melody, that I find it simply impossible to write down anything.

I am so fresh in soul and spirit that life gushes and bubbles around me in a thousand springs.

I am never angry, although sometimes distressed.

I do not want horses or diamonds - I am happy in possessing you.

I am proud to be an American Citizen.