Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it.
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Music is nothing else but wild sounds civilised into time and tune.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Music transforms chaotic sounds into structured and harmonious forms.
In this quote, Thomas Fuller suggests that music is an art form that takes the rawness of natural sounds and brings them into an organized structure, making them enjoyable and meaningful. This reflects the idea that creativity takes the chaos of life and infuses it with order and beauty, revealing deeper emotions and connections through rhythm and melody.
Themes
MusicSoundsArtCreativityHarmony
In practice
Example use cases
During a presentation on the importance of music in culture, I could quote this to illustrate how music shapes our experiences.
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