I care very little for Salzburg and not at all for the archbishop: I shit on both of them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mozart openly expressed disdain for his employer and hometown.
- In plain terms
- He spoke angrily about Salzburg and his archbishop.
- What can you take from it?
- Artists may reject authority and place in pursuit of freedom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives artists to reject their origins?
- How does frustration fuel creativity?
Another view
This quote is blunt and may reflect a moment of anger rather than a settled view.
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