F. Liszt
Weimar, June 18th, 1869
89. To Franz Servais
Dear Monsieur Franz,
.—. Although older than you, yet my enthusiasm for "Tristan" is not second to yours.—I am delighted that the performance has come off so well, but I should not wish this marvellous chef- d'oeuvre to become for you a sort of upas tree under the shadow of which you would go to sleep.—Great manifestations of genius ought to do the part of the sun,—to illuminate and fertilise.
Believe in my sentiments of devoted affection.
F. Liszt
Rome, July 4th, 1869
90. To Madame Jessie Laussot
Dear Maestra,