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Music is a lady that I still love because she gives me the air that I breathe. We need all sorts of nourishment. And music satisfies and nourishes the hunger within ourselves for connection and harmony.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Music is a vital source of emotional nourishment and connection in our lives.
In this quote, Cat Stevens expresses his deep love for music, likening it to a nurturing presence that provides essential sustenance for the soul. He emphasizes that music fulfills a profound need for connection and harmony within ourselves, illustrating its importance in our emotional and spiritual well-being.
Themes
MusicNourishmentConnectionHarmonyLove
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about the importance of the arts in education, one might quote this to highlight the emotional impact of music.
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