Joseph Haydn

My language is understood all over the world.

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

If a composer could say what he had to say in words, he would not bother trying to say it in music.

I beg you, do not be angry with me for writing so long and so badly. I am a poor German, and not accustomed to writing in French.

My symphonies are known everywhere, and I have the satisfaction of knowing that they are appreciated by all nations.

I never forced myself to be original. I simply wrote what I felt.

Oh, how I wish I could write as well as Mozart!

I have often said that I would rather be a good cobbler than a bad composer.

My works are not for the common people, but for connoisseurs.

I thank God for my talent, and I try to use it to His glory.

The art of music is a great art, and it demands great respect.

I have always striven for originality, and I believe I have achieved it.

Music is a divine art, and it should be treated with reverence.

I have always been a hard worker, and I believe that hard work is the key to success.

I have always tried to write music that is both pleasing and profound.

My music is a reflection of my soul.

I have always loved music, and I believe that it is the most beautiful of all arts.

I have always tried to create something new and original.

Music should always have a purpose, and it should always convey a message.

I have always tried to write music that is both accessible and challenging.