Quotes by Gustav Mahler

A symphony must be like the world. It must contain everything. (Gustav Mahler)

All that is not perfect down to the smallest detail is doomed to perish. (Gustav Mahler)

Beauty and fullness of tone can be achieved by having the whole orchestra play with high clarinets and a carefully selected number of piccolos. (Gustav Mahler)

Behind me the branches of a wasted and sterile existence are cracking. (Gustav Mahler)

Destiny smiles upon me but without making me the least bit happier. (Gustav Mahler)

Discipline, work. Work, discipline. (Gustav Mahler)

Don't bother looking at the view - I have already composed it. (Gustav Mahler)

Dont bother looking at the view - I have already composed it. (Gustav Mahler)

Fortunately, something always remains to be harvested. So let us not be idle. (Gustav Mahler)

I also had a brother who was like me a musician and a composer. A man of great talent, far more gifted than I. He died very young... he killed himself in the prime of his life. (Gustav Mahler)