Joseph Haydn

I was never a quick writer, but composed with great care and efforts.

I was cut off from the world. There was no one to confuse or torment me, and I was forced to become original.

There was no one near to confuse me, so I was forced to become original.

Since God has given me a cheerful heart He will forgive me for serving Him cheerfully.

I listened more than I studied... therefore little by little my knowledge and ability were developed.

It is the melody which is the charm of music, and it is that which is most difficult to produce. The invention of a fine melody is a work of genius.