Like all music, the figured bass should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the recreation of the soul; where this is not kept in min… - Johann Sebastian Bach

The final aim and reason of all music is nothing other than the glorification of God and the refreshment of the spirit.

The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.

All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul's refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hubbub.

The final aim and reason of all music is nothing other than the glorification of God and the refreshment of the spirit.

If I decide to be an idiot, then I’ll be an idiot on my own accord.

Und soll wie aller Musik also auch des Generalbasses Finis und Endursache anders nicht als nur zu Gottes Ehre und Recreation des Gemütes sein. Wo dieses nicht in acht genommen wird, ists keine eigentliche Musik, sondern ein Teuflisches Geplerr und Geleier.