I am never happier than when I have something to compose, for that, after all, is my sole delight and passion
Writing music is my one and only passion and joy.
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.
Nevertheless the passions, whether violent or not, should never be so expressed as to reach the point of disgust.
