Robert Schumann Quotes

Obligation is a flimsy base for creativity, way down the list behind passion, courage, instinct, and the desire to do something great.

I always felt there was some kind of nobility centered in my desire and passion for what I do.

Disciples be damned. It's not interesting. It's only the masters that matter. Those who create.

I believe in tradition and innovation, authenticity and passion.

The world doesn't need any more mediocrity or hedged bets.

Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.

Genius is always accompanied by enthusiasm.

The work to me is everything, and I would throw every rule overboard and send them to the bottom of the sea tomorrow, if I felt there were a more excellent way.

You have to want to play it all day, every day to get to the top.

I have too many ideas for a lifetime.

There is always room at the top but to arrive there and to stay there requires exceptional industry, exceptional qualifications and the courage to think along original lines.

I love what I do, and when you love what you do, you want to be the best at it.

There aren't enough people who are passionate with what they do. They're content just going through life being mediocre, being average. They don't want to thrive. They don't want to strive for greater. They're happy being where they are.

I've been lucky enough to do a lot of very interesting things, and every time, I've been like, 'I want to put everything into this because I want to see how far I can go with it.'

That's why I love this game, that's why I play this game, that's the goal. I want to be great.

I want to take out the best in America, then I want to take out the best in the world.

In my field, you either want to be great or you shouldn't be doing it.

We definitely want to make sure that what we are making is something that we are proud of and something that we are inspired to write.

I'm a pro. I'm a professional and strive to be the best and try to have fun.

Don't settle for mediocrity; never let good enough be good enough.

We alchemists look for talent that can heat up and change. Lukewarm won't do. Halfhearted holding back, well-enough getting by? Not here.

I don't mind the high price of stardom. I just don't like the high price of mediocrity.

Enthusiasm is the inspiration of everything great.

When we’re passionate about something, we innovate, create, and continue on with our dreams.

He who bears in his heart a cathedral to be built is already victorious. He who seeks to become sexton of a finished cathedral is already defeated.