Depend Quote by Hermann Hesse
““Music does not depend on being right, on having good taste and education and all that.” “Indeed. Then what does it depend on?” “On making music, Herr Haller, on making music as well and as much as possible and with all the intensity of which one is capable.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Demian, 1919
Music thrives on passion and effort, not formal correctness.
In simple terms: Music needs intensity, not just skill.
Create with full intensity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- practice sessions
- live performance
- personal composition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your musical expression?
- How can you increase intensity?
Technical skill alone may limit emotional impact.