I cannot write poetically, for I am no poet. I cannot make fine artistic phrases that cast light and shadow, for I am no painter. I can neither by signs nor by pantomime express my thoughts and feelings, for I am no dancer; but I can by tones, for I am a musician.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Am Artistic Cannot Cast Dancer Express Feelings Fine I Am I Can Light Make Musician Neither Nor Painter Pantomime Phrases Poet Shadow Signs Thoughts Tones Write

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