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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, born on January 27, 1756, and died on December 5, 1791, was a prominent composer of the Classical period. He is renowned for his exceptional musical talent and prolific compositions.

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Famous Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Quotes

“Nevertheless the passions, whether violent or not, should never be so expressed as to reach the point of disgust.”

Should Passion Violent Disgusting Nevertheless

Author:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

“I should like to know for what reason idleness is so popular with many young people that it is impossible to dissuade them from it either by words or by chastisements.”

People Knows Should Reason Young Impossible Idleness Chastisement

Author:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

“Nevertheless the passions, whether violent or not, should never be so expressed as to reach the point of causing disgust; and music, even in situations of the greatest horror, should never be painful to the ear but should flatter and charm it, and thereby always remain music.”

Should Passion Situation Horror Ears Painful Violent Charm Rock N Roll Disgusting Nevertheless

Author:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

“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.”

People Ifs World Way Should Whole Shows Remember Speak Silent Whole World You Choose Not Afraid

Book:The Letters of Mozart and His Family

Source: The Letters of Mozart and His Family

“If people could see into my heart, I should almost feel ashamed - all there is cold, cold as ice.”

People Ifs Feels Should Heart Wonderful Emotional Cold My Heart Ice Ashamed

Book:The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1769-1791)

Source: The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1769-1791)

About the Author

Born: January 27, 1756
Died: December 5, 1791
Known for: Composer
Quotes: 91

Books & Sources

The Letters of Mozart and His FamilyRelated source material

Mozart: The Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own WordsRelated source material

The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1769-1791)Related source material

Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus MozartRelated source material

Chagall at the MetRelated source material

Mozart: The Man and the Artist Revealed in His Own WordsRelated source material

Briefe und Aufzeichnungen: 1787-1857Related source material

Neue Ausgabe sämtlicher Werke: in Verbindung mit den Mozartstädten, Augsburg, Salzburg und WienRelated source material

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