Alexander Scriabin

“My 10th Sonata is a sonata of insects. Insects are born from the sun... they are the sun's kisses.”

“In love's godlike breathing, there's the innermost aspect of the universe.”

“Whatever may be my activity in a given moment (whether I am composing, or whether I am making love . . .), I feel pleasure if there is an obstacle placed in my path but one not greater than my ability to overcome. If circumstances paralyze my energy, I suffer. From this point of view, pleasure and pain accompany every moment of our life, even if we try to disregard them.”