Beethoven/character

Famous quotes containing the words beethoven and/or character:

“No one should drive a hard bargain with an artist.”
—Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770–1827)

“When trying a case [the famous judge] L. Cassius never failed to inquire “Who gained by it?” Man’s character is such that no one undertakes crimes without hope of gain.”
—Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 B.C.)