Logo
Quote by William Congreve
Music has charms to sooth a savage breast, to soften rocks, or ben

Music has charms to sooth a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak. – William Congreve

Other quotes by William Congreve

They come together like the Coroners Inquest, to sit upon the murdered reputations of the week. – William Congreve

Category:
Gossip
Author
William Congreve
Read Quote

Tis well enough for a servant to be bred at an University. But the education is a little too pedantic for a gentleman. – William Congreve

Category:
Education
Author
William Congreve
Read Quote
Other Quotes from
Music
category

People often complain that music is too ambiguous, that what they should think when they hear it is so unclear, whereas everyone understands words. With me, it is exactly the opposite, and not only with regard to an entire speech but also with individual words. – Felix Mendelssohn

Category:
Music

I just want to keep writing music. – Lady Gaga

Category:
Music

My first two records are so simply constructed. The reason isnt because I wanted to make simple music. Its because I dont really have the chops. – Norah Jones

Category:
Music

I came through folk music simply because it was easy to get into it. – Joni Mitchell

Category:
Music

Random Quotes

I think Game of Thrones was extraordinary. I want to do some period pieces. It would be lovely to tell great stories, that is my main ambition. And to be working with amazing creators. – Stana Katic

Category:
amazing

Nothing pleases me more than to go into a room and come out with a piece of music. – Paul McCartney

Category:
Music

Well, my relationship to America at the time I left was very limited. – Harry Mathews

Category:
relationship

Americas present need is not heroics but healing not nostrums but normalcy not revolution but restoration. – Warren G. Harding

Category:
Politics