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)

    “The only emperor is the emperor of ice-cream.”
    —Wallace Stevens (1879–1955)

    “A lifeless planet. And yet, yet still serving a useful purpose, I hope. Yes, a sun. Warming the surface of some other world. Giving light to those who may need it.”
    —Franklin Coen, and Joseph Newman. Exeter (Jeff Morrow)