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Someone who knows only music, understands nothing about it
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"Someone who knows only music, understands nothing about it"

- Hanns Eisler

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This quote by Hanns Eisler talks to the concept that knowledge and understanding are 2 different things. Understanding something does not always imply that a person understands it. Music is a complicated art form that needs more than just understanding of the notes and chords. To genuinely comprehend music, one must be able to appreciate the emotion and sensation behind it. It is inadequate to simply know the notes and chords; one should be able to translate the music and comprehend the message it is trying to communicate.

This quote is a pointer that knowledge is not enough. To truly comprehend something, one need to be able to translate it and value it. Music is a complicated art type that requires more than just understanding of the notes and chords. It requires an understanding of the emotion and sensation behind it. Without this understanding, one can not really appreciate the beauty of music.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Hanns Eisler between July 6, 1898 and September 6, 1962. He/she was a famous Composer from Germany. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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