Music is indeed the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life.

Richard Wagner commenting on the music of Ludvig Van Beethoven: He was a Titan, wrestling with the Gods.

Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman.

Figured Bass (Harmony) and Religion are self-contained things, one should not argue these.

When I open my eyes I must sigh, for what I see is contrary to my religion, and I must despise the world which does not know that music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.

To me the highest thing, after God, is my honor.

Whoever tells a lie is not pure of heart, and such a person can not cook a clean soup.