"If only your pure and clean mind could touch me, dear Haydn, nobody has a greater reverence for you than I have"

This quote by Franz Schubert is a testament to his appreciation and respect for the author Joseph Haydn. Schubert is revealing his desire to be touched by Haydn's pure and clean mind, suggesting that Haydn's music and artistry is of such a high quality that it can touch and motivate Schubert in a way that no other artist can. Schubert is communicating his deep admiration for Haydn, and his belief that Haydn's music is of a higher quality than any other composer. He is expressing his respect for Haydn, and his desire to be touched by Haydn's pure and tidy mind. Schubert is conveying his affection for Haydn's artistry and his desire to be motivated by Haydn's music. This quote is a testament to Schubert's appreciation for Haydn, and his belief that Haydn's music is of a greater quality than any other author.