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All I insist on, and nothing else, is that you should show the whole world that you are not afraid. Be silent, if you choose but when it is necessary, speak—and speak in such a way that people will remember it.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Age: 35 †
Born: 1756
Born: January 27
Died: 1791
Died: December 5
Composer
Music Pedagogue
Musician
Organist
Pianist
Violinist
Mozart
Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Amadeus Mozart
W. A. Mozart
Johann Chrysostom Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Joannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Amadeus Mozart
Johannes Chrisostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart
V. A. Mocartas
Volphnkank Amedaios Motsart
Apollo Mozzart
Wolfgango Amadeo Mozart
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Johann Chrysostomos Wolfgang Go
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