It is a mistake to think that the practice of my art has become easy to me. I assure you, dear friend, no one has given so much care to the study of composition as I. There is scarcely a famous master in music whose works I have not frequently and diligently studied.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mozart insisted his art required intense study and care, not ease.
- In plain terms
- Mozart worked hard at composition despite seeming talent.
- What can you take from it?
- Even geniuses rely on hard work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is talent enough without work?
- How much effort creates genius?
Another view
Natural aptitude still plays a role in mastery.
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