Jealousy is a grievous passion that jealously seeks what causes grief.

Who could deny that our Austria is richer than any other country? As the saying goes: "We have money like manure.

The course of modern learning leads from humanism via nationalism to bestiality.

A flutist who is moved to tears by his own performance will soon make the listeners laugh because of the sounds that he produces.

You ardently strive for freedom, and I do wish you were free--but, rather than for your sake, so that government won't be.

A woman's passion is not the measure of a man's love.

People of talent resemble a musical instrument more closely than they do a musician. Without outside help, they produce not a single sound, but given even the slightest touch, and a magnificent tune emanates from them.