To die is man’s finest action - and what might be his worst? To be born. - Frédéric Chopin

" "

To die is man’s finest action - and what might be his worst? To be born.

English
Collect this quote

About Frédéric Chopin

Frédéric Chopin (1 March 1810 – 17 October 1849) was a Polish pianist and composer of classical music who lived in Paris from age 21. He wrote almost solely for piano and remains the most widely played composer for that instrument. He also wrote for violin and viola. His music ranged from patriotic, melancholy, passionate to simple and beautiful, and he was known as a great teacher of piano.

Biography information from Wikiquote

Also Known As

Native Name: Fryderyk Franciszek Szopen
Alternative Names: Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin • Frédéric François Chopin • Fryderyk Chopin • Frederic Francois Chopin • Frederic Chopin • Fr. Chopin • Chopin
All quotes from Frédéric Chopin Similar Quotes by other Originators
PREMIUM FEATURE
Advanced Search Filters

Filter search results by source, date, and more with our premium search tools.

Unlock Premium Filters

Additional quotes by Frédéric Chopin

Messieurs, I should like to be granted the favour of performing at one of your admirable concerts, and this I beg to ask of you. Trusting, since I lack other qualifications to obtain this, in your goodwill towards artists, I dare to hope that you will greet my request favourably, I have the honour to be, Messieurs, your very humble servant.
Frédéric Chopin
Cité Bergère, No. 4
Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from
Find Similar
Works in ChatGPT, Claude, or Any AI

Add semantic quote search to your AI assistant via MCP. One command setup.

Set Up MCP
When one does a thing, it appears good, otherwise one would not write it. Only later comes reflection, and one discards or accepts the thing. Time is the best censor, and patience a most excellent teacher.
composition creativity
Find Similar