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About this quote

What does it mean?
The quote suggests Mozart's music invites listeners to step outside their own perspective.
In plain terms
Mozart's music asks you to look beyond yourself.
What can you take from it?
Art expands personal boundaries.

Where it applies

  • listening
  • personal growth
  • education

Putting it to work

  • expand perspective
  • listen actively
  • transcend self

Questions to consider

  • How does music change perspective?
  • Can art make you less self-centered?

Another view

Not all listeners may feel this invitation equally.

More from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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  3. Mozart creates music from a mysterious center, and so knows the limits to the right and the left, above and below. He maintains moderation.

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