Spent the whole day in bed with a severe headache, much hilarity over the fact that I was Schopenhauer's first victim as an educator; he recommends going out for two hours every day, which I did on a cold day, and as a result of which I am now suffering….
Bad toothache. – Nice letter from Frau Lucca[1], also from the conductor Klughardt. – R. reads to me from Gfrörer's book the definition of the idea of God among different peoples, which is really excellent. – The toothache bothers me so much that I resort to violent measures, leeches, Kelosal,…
R. much tormented by the Psoriasis on his fingers. – Very nice letter from Dr. Standhartner, bidding us stay with them. R. bad tempered, longing for productivity. Around midday I find him pondering the overture. I stay at home, he goes out, I have been plagued with a toothache since…
R. had all sorts of bad dreams; he prepares his orchestral composition. A lot of trouble with Batz, who turns out to be a rogue and has a very solid contract! … R. goes for a walk and again meets a poor farmer's wife, to whom he gives generous alms…
I start my year with a headache, I write in this book and take care of business, plus some letters and tidying the rooms to start my year well. – Exchange cards with local friends. R. has his troubles with Mr. Voltz and Batz. – It is very strange to…
New Year’s Eve, at the conclusion Knecht Ruprecht, since he is connected with the forest! — “Tat tvam asi,” R. says to me again, “this is you,” pointing out everything to me—the children, the house, his works. — When he goes out in the afternoon he always takes bread for…
