Quote by Ludwig van Beethoven

Music is the wine which inspires one to new generative processes, and I am Bacchus who presses out this glorious wine for mankind and makes them spiritually drunken.

Music is the wine which inspires one to new generative proce

Summary

This quote, attributed to Ludwig van Beethoven, highlights the transformative power of music. It compares music to wine, suggesting that it can stimulate and inspire individuals, just as wine can intoxicate them. Beethoven sees himself as a metaphorical Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, who creates this magnificent elixir of music for humanity. By describing music as spiritually intoxicating, Beethoven emphasizes its ability to elevate and transport individuals to new emotional and creative heights.

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By Ludwig van Beethoven

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