Music quote by Leo Tolstoy

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"Music is the shorthand of emotion"

- Leo Tolstoy

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This quote by Leo Tolstoy speaks to the power of music to communicate feeling. Music has the ability to evoke powerful sensations and feelings in us, frequently without the need for words. It can be utilized to express pleasure, sadness, love, anger, and lots of other emotions. Music can be utilized to inform stories, to create atmosphere, and to bring people together. It can be used to bring convenience and solace in times of distress, or to commemorate and honor unique celebrations. Music is a universal language that can be comprehended by individuals of all cultures and backgrounds. It is a powerful tool for expressing feeling, and can be used to interact sensations that words alone can not. Music is an effective type of communication, and it is a shorthand for expressing feeling.

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Leo Tolstoy This quote is written / told by Leo Tolstoy between September 9, 1828 and November 20, 1910. He was a famous Novelist from Russia, the quote is categorized under the topic Music. The author also have 35 other quotes.

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