“Music like religion, unconditionally brings in its train all the moral virtues to the heart it enters, even though that heart is not in the least worthy.”

Podobne cytaty:

• Nevertheless the passions, …“Nevertheless the passions, whether violent or not, should never be so expressed as to reach the point of causing disgust; and music, even in situations of the greatest horror, should never be painful to the ear but should flatter and charm it, and thereby always remain music.”
• I conceive the …“I conceive the essential task of religion to be “to develop the consciences, the ideals, and the aspirations of mankind”.”
• Wagner’s music is …“Wagner’s music is better than it sounds.”
• Only sick music …“Only sick music makes money today.”
• Cleave to no …“Cleave to no faith when faith brings blood.”