I never lie down at night without reflecting that, young as I am, I may not live to see another day.

Directly after God in heaven comes a Papa.

Let us put our trust in God and console ourselves with the thought that all is well, if it is in accordance with the will of the Almighty, as He knows best what is profitable and beneficial to our temporal happiness and our eternal salvation.

I am not thoughtless but am prepared for anything and as a result can wait patiently for whatever the future holds in store, and I'll be able to endure it.

My dear sister! I’m amazed to discover that you can compose so delightfully. In a word, your Lied is beautiful. You must compose more often.

To win applause one must write stuff so simple that a coachman might sing it.

God first, then papa.