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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

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Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear. – William Congreve

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William Congreve
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Im not suggesting people abandon musical instruments and start playing their cars and apartments, but I do think the reign of music as a commodity made only by professionals might be winding down. – David Byrne

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My life so common it disappears and sometimes even music cannot substitute for tears. – Paul Simon

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Every day that is born into the world comes like a burst of music and rings the whole day through, and you make of it a dance, a dirge, or a life march, as you will. – Thomas Carlyle

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The prospect of music being detachable from time and place meant that one could start to think of music as a part of ones furniture. – Brian Eno

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