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Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy
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"Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy"

- Ludwig van Beethoven

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This quote by Ludwig van Beethoven speaks with the power of music and its capability to move and influence us. He suggests that music is a greater kind of discovery than any knowledge or approach. He suggests that music has the power to transcend the borders of language and idea, and to reach us on a much deeper, more significant level. Music can stimulate feelings and feelings that are hard to reveal in words, and can bring us closer to understanding the secrets of life. Beethoven believed that music was an effective force that could bring us closer to the divine, which it could be utilized to explore the depths of our souls. He thought that music was a language that could be utilized to communicate with the divine, and that it might be used to bring us closer to comprehending the secrets of life.

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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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