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. — Joseph Haydn Copy Share Image
The life's story of great geniuses is a sad one, without much tangible reward, which does not inspire future generations to face a similar… — Joseph Haydn Copy Share
The custom of saluting [i.e., embracing] ladies by their relatives and friends was introduced, it is said, by the early Romans, not out of… — Joseph Haydn Copy Share
I was for some time quite beside myself and could not believe that Providence could have required the presence of this indispensable man in… — Joseph Haydn Copy Share
“I tell you before God, and as an honest man, your son is the greatest composer known to me by person and repute, he… — Joseph Haydn Copy Share
When I think of my God, my heart dances within me for joy, and then my music has to dance, too. — Joseph Haydn Copy Share
I tell you before God, and as an honest man, your son (W A Mozart)is the greatest composer known to me by person and… — Joseph Haydn Copy Share
When I think upon my God, my heart is full of joy that the notes dance and leap from my pen. — Joseph Haydn Copy Share
Young people can learn from my example that something can come from nothing. What I have become is the result of my hard efforts. — Joseph Haydn Copy Share
Whenever I think of God I can only conceive of Him as a Being infinitely great and infinitely good. This last quality of the… — Joseph Haydn Copy Share
