We mortals with immortal minds are only born for sufferings and joys, and one could almost say that the most excellent receive joy through sufferings.

To me the highest thing, after God, is my honor.

He who understand my music will remain free from the miseries that the other men are dragging with them .

Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.

Recommend to your children to be virtuous, only the virtue can bring us happiness, not the money.

The barriers are not erected which can say to aspiring talents and industry, 'Thus far and no farther.'

I have always reckoned myself among the greatest admirers of Mozart, and shall do so till the day of my death.