What I need is to believe in myself again— for my faith has been greatly undermined; it seems to me my role is over.


Letter to a nephew (9 February 1893) Just prior to composing his "Pathetique" Symphony (No. 6)


What I need is to believe in myself again— for my faith has been greatly undermined; it seems to me my role is over.

What I need is to believe in myself again— for my faith has been greatly undermined; it seems to me my role is over.

What I need is to believe in myself again— for my faith has been greatly undermined; it seems to me my role is over.

What I need is to believe in myself again— for my faith has been greatly undermined; it seems to me my role is over.