"Music has charms to sooth a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak"
- William Congreve
About this Quote
This quote by William Congreve speaks to the power of music. He suggests that music has the ability to soothe even the most savage of hearts, to soften the hardest of rocks, and to bend the strongest of oaks. This speaks to the power of music to impact us emotionally and to bring us comfort. Music can be an effective tool for recovery and for bringing people together. It can be used to express happiness, grief, and whatever in between. Music can be a source of solace and a way to get in touch with others. It can be a method to express our sensations and to bring us closer to one another. Music has the power to bring us together and to help us recover. It can be a powerful force for great worldwide.
This quote is written / told by William Congreve between February 10, 1670 and January 19, 1729. He/she was a famous Poet from England.
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