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When music fails to agree to the ear, to soothe the ear and the heart and the senses, then it has missed the point
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"When music fails to agree to the ear, to soothe the ear and the heart and the senses, then it has missed the point"

- Maria Callas

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This quote by Maria Callas speaks with the power of music to move us mentally. Music has the capability to evoke strong sensations and feelings in us, and when it fails to do so, it has failed to reach its complete potential. Music must be able to touch us on a deeper level, to bring us delight, comfort, and peace. When music stops working to do this, it has missed out on the point. Music needs to be able to bring us together, to produce a sense of unity and understanding. It must have the ability to carry us to another location, to help us escape from our troubles and worries. Music should have the ability to bring us closer to each other, to assist us get in touch with one another on a much deeper level. When music stops working to do this, it has actually stopped working to reach its complete capacity. Music ought to be able to bring us happiness, to help us reveal our sensations and feelings. When music fails to do this, it has actually missed out on the point.

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Maria Callas This quote is written / told by Maria Callas between December 2, 1923 and September 16, 1977. She was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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