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A symphony must be like the world. It must contain everything. ↗

— Gustav Mahler

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An operetta is simply a small and gay opera. ↗

— Gustav Mahler

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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

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I have become a different person. I don't know whether this person is better, he certainly is not happier. ↗

— Gustav Mahler

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I hope you will no longer accuse me of a lack of delicacy. as I now count on your understanding. ↗

— Gustav Mahler

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I beg of you... never assume an inner or an outer pose, never a disguise. ↗

— Gustav Mahler

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I was a crazy young man who let himself be blinded by his passions and obeyed only the impulses of the moment. ↗

— Gustav Mahler

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In its beginnings, music was merely chamber music, meant to be listened to in a small space by a small audience. ↗

— Gustav Mahler

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It is easier to achieve a desired result in short pieces. ↗

— Gustav Mahler

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Spring won't let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again. ↗

— Gustav Mahler

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