It is my fervent wish and my greatest ambition to leave a work with a few useful instructions for the pianists after me.
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My mind and fingers have worked like the damned. Homer, the Bible, Plato, Locke, Lamartine, Chateaubriand, Beethoven, Bach, Hummel, Mozart, Weber are all around me. I study them. I devour them with fury.
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This quote expresses the intensity of Franz Liszt's dedication to his craft and the inspiration he draws from great artists and thinkers.
Franz Liszt conveys the passionate commitment he has to his work as a composer and pianist. He illustrates how the great works of significant historical figures like Homer, the Bible, and various renowned composers surround him, fueling his dedication and creativity. This fusion of tireless effort and reverence for artistic excellence highlights the profound relationship between the artist and the influences that shape their creations.
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ArtDedicationInspirationCreativityStudy
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In a speech about artistic passion and commitment.
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