Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.
If one should desire to know whether a kingdom is well governed, if its morals are good or bad, the quality of its music will furnish the answer.
If a man is not good, what has he to do with the rules of propriety? If he is not good, what has he to do with music?
Be aroused by poetry; structure yourself with propriety, refine yourself with music.
