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

- Joseph Haydn

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

- Joseph Haydn

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

- Joseph Haydn

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

- Joseph Haydn