Emperor Joseph

Famous quotes containing the words emperor joseph, emperor and/or joseph:

    Emperor Joseph II: Your work is ingenious. It’s quality work, and there are simply too many notes, that’s all. Just cut a few and it will be perfect.
    Mozart: Which few did you have in mind, majesty?
    Peter Shaffer (b. 1926)

    Even the emperor has poor relations.
    Chinese proverb.

    There’s nothing as real as money.
    Joseph L. Mankiewicz, U.S. director, screenwriter. Joseph L. Mankiewicz. “Cicero” (James Mason)