Praised be the good willing women who understand and take part in the fun--the body is an exacting beater, and even the heart is made of flesh.

When receiving an order, many servants repeat their "yes" numerous times, especially the lazy ones.

Isn't it awful that cold feet make for a cold imagination and that a pair of woollen socks induce good thoughts!

I would love to be able to write a tragedy in my imagination--it would turn into a masterpiece.

Women, children, Tyroleans and preachers want to create a new kingdom of God, but the God of their kingdom looks like women, children, preachers, and Tyrolians.

Prose talks and poetry sings.

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.