Believe me, my sole purpose is to make as much money as possible; for after good health it is the best thing to have.

Write to me and don't be so lazy. Otherwise I shall have to give you a thrashing. What fun! I'll break your head.

To every good friend I send my greet feet; addio nitwit. Love true true true until the grave, if I live that long and do behave.

I too had to work hard, so as not to have to work hard any longer.

Directly after God in heaven comes a Papa.

Melody is the essence of music. I compare a good melodist to a fine racer, and counterpoints to hack post-horses.

All I insist on, and nothing else, is that you should show the whole world that you are not afraid. Be silent, if you choose; but when it is necessary, speak—and speak in such a way that people will remember it.