Quote by Henri Frederic Amiel

Mozart has the classic purity of light and the blue ocean; Beethoven the romantic grandeur which belongs to the storms of air and sea, and while the soul of Mozart seems to dwell on the ethereal peaks of Olympus, that of Beethoven climbs shuddering the storm-beaten sides of a Sinai. Blessed be they both! Each represents a moment of the ideal life, each does us good. Our love is due to both.

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Summary

This quote praises the unique artistic qualities of both Mozart and Beethoven, describing them as representing different aspects of human emotions and experiences. Mozart is depicted as having a pure and ethereal nature, reminiscent of the purity and beauty of light or the serenity of the ocean. On the other hand, Beethoven is portrayed as exuding romantic grandeur and being connected to the turbulence and power found in storms or the might of a towering mountain like Sinai. The quote concludes with a recognition of the significance and impact that both composers have had in touching the human soul, with their music bringing love and goodness to the world.

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