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Seated one day at the organ, I was weary and ill at ease, and my fingers wandered idly over the noisy keys.
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"Seated one day at the organ, I was weary and ill at ease, and my fingers wandered idly over the noisy keys. It seemed the harmonious echo from our discordant life"

- Adelaide Anne Procter

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This quote speaks with the idea of life being full of discord and turmoil, and how music can be a way to escape from it. The speaker is seated at an organ, feeling worn out and uneasy, and their fingers are aimlessly playing the keys. The music that is produced is a harmonious echo of the discordant life they are living. It is a reminder that even in the midst of turmoil, beauty can be discovered. Music can be a way to discover peace and solace in the middle of a chaotic life. It can be a way to get away from the troubles of life and find a minute of break. This quote talks to the power of music to bring peace and consistency to a disorderly life.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Adelaide Anne Procter between October 30, 1825 and February 2, 1864. He/she was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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