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

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

But what a humiliation for me when someone standing next to me heard a flute in the distance and I heard nothing, or someone standing next to me heard a shepherd singing and again I heard nothing. Such incidents drove me almost to despair; a little more of that and I would have ended my life - it was only my art that held me back.

I have always reckoned myself among the greatest admirers of Mozart, and shall do so till the day of my death.

Art! Who comprehends her? With whom can one consult concerning this great goddess?

I have never thought of writing for reputation and honor. What I have in my heart must come out; that is the reason why I compose.

Oh continue to love me, never misjudge the most faithful heart of your beloved. Ever thine. Ever mine. Ever ours.