Richard Wagner Quotes

A collection of quotes by Richard Wagner.

Richard Wagner (1813-1883) was a German composer and conductor considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Western classical music. He revolutionized opera by combining music, drama, and visual effects into a cohesive art form, known as "music drama." Wagner's most famous works include "Tristan und Isolde," "The Ring of the Nibelung," and "The Flying Dutchman." His compositions often explored profound philosophical and emotional themes, and his theories on music's role in society had a lasting impact. Wagner's controversial personal life and anti-Semitic views also contributed to his polarizing legacy.

Imagination creates reality.

Imagination creates reality.

Richard Wagner

Imagination

Joy is not in things, it is in us.

Joy is not in things, it is in us.

Richard Wagner

Joy Excitement

I hate this fast growing tendency to chain men to machines i

I hate this fast growing tendency to chain men to machines in big factories and deprive them of all joy in their efforts - the plan will lead to cheap men and cheap products.

Richard Wagner

Men

I write music with an exclamation point!

I write music with an exclamation point!

Richard Wagner

Music

Divorce is one of the most financially traumatic things you

Divorce is one of the most financially traumatic things you can go through. Money spent on getting mad or getting even is money wasted.

Richard Wagner

Money

Even if I know I shall never change the masses, never transf

Even if I know I shall never change the masses, never transform anything permanent, all I ask is that the good things also have their place, their refuge.

Richard Wagner

Change