"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
About this Quote
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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