"Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both together go to the making of genius. Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius."
-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
loveView Quote
"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.“
-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
posted in music
Other Quotes
Discover more inspiring quotes from our collection
"It is a great consolation for me to remember that the Lord, to whom I had drawn near in humble and child-like faith, has suffered and died for me, and that He will look on me in love and compassion."
-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
loveView Quote
"I thank my God for graciously granting me the opportunity of learning that death is the key which unlocks the door to our true happiness."
-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
learningView Quote
"Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both together go to the making of genius. Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius."
-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
intelligenceView Quote
"Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both together go to the making of genius. Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius."
-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
imaginationView Quote
"I thank my God for graciously granting me the opportunity of learning that death is the key which unlocks the door to our true happiness."
-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
happinessView Quote
Same Category
More quotes in this category
"I find that classical music helps put me in a place that is very calming and allows me to express emotion through my body. I played clarinet as a child, so I guess I have a bit of a musical ear."
-Diane Kruger
musicView Quote
"Music is my living. I enjoy selling my music."
-James Taylor
musicView Quote
"One time I introduced my orchestra as the Shampoo Music Makers instead of the Champagne Music Makers."
-Lawrence Welk
musicView Quote
"I grew up with classical music when I was a ballet dancer. Now when I have to prepare an emotional scene, to cry or whatever, I listen to sonatas. Vivaldi and stuff. It's just beautiful to me."
-Diane Kruger
musicView Quote
"If you think my music is sentimental and self-absorbed, I agree with you."
-James Taylor
musicView Quote
"The William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh... was the place where Champagne Music was born."
-Lawrence Welk
musicView Quote