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Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears form the eyes of woman
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"Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears form the eyes of woman"

- Ludwig van Beethoven

About this Quote

This quote by Ludwig van Beethoven speaks with the power of music to evoke feeling. He suggests that music needs to have the ability to stimulate strong feelings in both men and women. For males, music should have the ability to fire up a fire in their hearts, motivating them to action. For ladies, music must have the ability to bring tears to their eyes, permitting them to express their emotions. Beethoven's quote talks to the power of music to move individuals and to bring them together. Music can be a unifying force, permitting people to share in the very same emotions and experiences. Music can likewise be an effective tool for self-expression, enabling individuals to reveal their feelings in such a way that words can not. Beethoven's quote speaks with the power of music to bring people together and to assist them express their emotions.

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Ludwig van Beethoven This quote is written / told by Ludwig van Beethoven between December 17, 1770 and March 26, 1827. He was a famous Composer from Germany. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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