Lotte Lehmann

But to me the actual sound of the words is all important; I feel always that the words complete the music and must never be swallowed up in it. ↗

— Lotte Lehmann

#always #complete #feel #i #i feel

I had hoped you would protest, but please don't argue. ↗

— Lotte Lehmann

#had #hoped #i #please #protest

The music is the shining path over which the poet travels to bring his song to the world. ↗

— Lotte Lehmann

#his #music #over #path #poet

You have always given me more than I gave to you. You were the wings on which I soared. ↗

— Lotte Lehmann

#gave #given #i #me #more