Easy mind, light heart. A mind that is too easy hides a heart that is too heavy.

O Mozart, immortal Mozart, how many, how infinitely many inspiring suggestions of a finer, better life you have left in our souls!

Our castle is not imposing, but is well built, and surrounded by a very fine garden. I live in the bailiff's house.

Anyone who loves music can never be quite unhappy.

When I wished to sing of love, it turned to sorrow. And when I wished to sing of sorrow, it was transformed for me into love.

A man endures misfortune without complaint.

The world resembles a stage on which every man is playing a part.