Josquin des Prez

My lord, I write better when I have money.

Is it not true that I have served you well?

Others sing better than I, but I compose better than they.

I have always written notes, not words.

If I am to write a motet, I must first have a text that pleases me, and then I must consider the mode and the harmony.

Music is the art of the Muses.

A good composer must be a good listener.

The voice is the most perfect instrument.

To compose is to build a beautiful structure of sound.

My music is for the glory of God.

I prefer to write music that moves the soul.

The beauty of music lies in its harmony.

Music is a gift from heaven.

I strive for clarity and expression in my compositions.

The text is the soul of the music.

My aim is to make the music speak.

A composer must understand the human voice.

I seek to create music that is both learned and pleasing.

The art of counterpoint is the foundation of good music.

Music has the power to elevate the spirit.