Quote #72

There was nothing exceptional about the physical presence of this extraordinary man; he was small and his appearance gave no sign of his genius, apart from his large intense eyes. [...] But in this ungainly body there dwelt an artistic genius such as Nature rarely bestows even upon her most treasured darlings. ~ Franz Niemetschek

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  3. Mozart is happiness before it has gotten defined. ~ Arthur Miller
  4. Beethoven I take twice a week, Haydn four times, and Mozart every day! ~ Gioacchino Rossini
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