Melody is the essence of music. I compare a good melodist to a fine racer, and counterpointists to hack post-horses; therefore be advised, let well alone and remember the old Italian proverb: Chi sa più, meno sa– Who knows most, knows least.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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A good melody has the power to impart the beauty of the natural world. The same is true of a good counterpoint. Both are like fine horses who can carry you swiftly across rough terrain. A lesser person would be pulled off course by his own lack of knowledge.

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