The goods of this world are most dear to me, but much dearer are peace of mind and my own honor. Claudio Monteverdi More Quotes by Claudio Monteverdi More Quotes From Claudio Monteverdi The end of all good music is to affect the soul. Claudio Monteverdi music-is soul ends Text first, rhythm second, melody third. Claudio Monteverdi rhythm musical firsts The modern composer builds his works on the basis of truth. Claudio Monteverdi composer bases modern The modern composer builds upon the foundation of truth. Claudio Monteverdi composer modern foundation Music is spiritual. The music business is not. Claudio Monteverdi music business spiritual
