Mozart's joy is made of serenity, and a phrase of his music is like a calm thought; his simplicity is merely purity. It is a crystalline thing in which all the emotions play a role, but as if already celestially transposed. Moderation consists in feeling emotions as the angels do. ~ Andre Gide
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mozart's joy is serene and his music balances emotion with purity.
- In plain terms
- His music is calm, pure, and emotionally balanced.
- What can you take from it?
- True moderation involves feeling deeply without excess.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can joy exist without chaos?
- Is serenity the highest artistic goal?
Another view
It equates moderation with detachment which may limit depth.
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