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From "Letters of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy from 1833 to 1847" by Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix
Paul Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Felix's brother, offering support and guidance in his life and career.
Core Belief
"Family is paramount, and providing stability and support to loved ones is a fundamental responsibility. Success should be balanced with personal well-being."
Worldview
Sees the world with a pragmatic eye, valuing practicality and stability. He is concerned about his brother's well-being and strives to provide a balanced perspective.
Personality
Practical, grounded, and deeply concerned for his brother's well-being. He provides a voice of reason amidst Felix's artistic passions and societal pressures.
In Their Own Words
"Believe me, I intend to profit by your advice; still I do assure you that I have not an atom of that philosophy which would counsel me to give way to indolence, or even in any degree to palliate it."
"One thing struck me on this subject: when in this work Beethoven or any one else is abused, or my family unhandsomely treated, and many subjects most tediously discussed, I remain quite cool and calm; but when Reichardt is in question, and they both presume to criticize him with great arrogance, I feel in such a rage that I don’t know what to do, though I cannot myself explain why this should be so."
"But how is it, Mother, that you ask whether I _must_ conduct all the operas? Heaven forbid there should be any _must_ in the case, for almost every week two operas are given, and the performers consider themselves absolved by one rehearsal."
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