روز چهارم

GRUFF BUT LIKEABLE

In his private life Brahms was considered by his friends as an egotist He had an extremely lofty opinion of himself and his talents. He was not noted for his humility Along with this quality. Brahms was known for his pungent sense of humor.

While his closest friends could accept his biting jokes, others found him difficult to warm up to. Brahms was an inveterate stay-at-home. Cambridge University conferred an honorary degree upon him, but he was adamantabout staying at home and did not go to receive the honor. Despite the ardent and romantic nature of his music, Brahms never found the right girl and remained single throughout his life.