Quotes from Artur Schnabel

I am the only person here who is enjoying this, and I get the money; they pay and have to suffer.

I always make sure that the lid over the keyboard is open before I start to play.

I am attracted only to music which I consider to be better than it can be performed.

I practice in my head.

The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes — ah, that is where the art resides!

The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes - ah, that is where the art resides.

I only know two kinds of audiences - one coughing, and one not coughing.

The notes I can handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes-ah, that is where the art resides.

I know two kinds of audiences only - one coughing, and one not coughing.

The sonatas of Mozart are unique; they are too easy for children, and too difficult for artists.

I don't think I handle the notes much differently from other pianists. But the pauses between the notes - ah, there is where the artistry lies!!

The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes - ah, that is where the art resides.

The notes I can handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes-ah, that is where the art resides.

Sunshine can burn you, food can poison you, words can condemn you, pictures can insult you; music cannot punish - only bless.

When a piece gets difficult, make faces.