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Quote by John Dryden
What passion cannot music raise and quell! - John Dryden

What passion cannot music raise and quell! – John Dryden

Other quotes by John Dryden

Reason is a crutch for age, but youth is strong enough to walk alone. – John Dryden

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Age
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John Dryden
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Railing and praising were his usual themes; and both showed his judgment in extremes. Either over violent or over civil, so everyone to him was either god or devil. – John Dryden

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Fanaticism
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Music
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Music is an extraordinary vehicle for expressing emotion – very powerful emotions. Thats what draws millions of people towards it. And, um, I found myself always going for these darker places and – people identify with that. – Annie Lennox

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The imminent demise of the large record companies as gatekeepers of the worlds popular music is a good thing, for the most part. – David Byrne

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Music

I start really missing London when I go away. I have a little flat, but very central. I live above a pub and youd think itd be a nightmare, but I like hearing the music and its quite comforting. – Ellie Goulding

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Music

Ive said that playing the blues is like having to be black twice. Stevie Ray Vaughan missed on both counts, but I never noticed. – B. B. King

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Music

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President Obamas version of America is a divided one – pitting us against each other based on our income level, gender, and social status. His policies have failed! We are not better off than we were 4 years ago, and no rhetoric, bumper sticker, or campaign ad can change that. – Mia Love

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Something of a persons character may be observed by how they smile. Some never smile they only grin. – Christian Nevell Bovee

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Like age, a new year is just a number. – Terri Guillemets, “MMIV,” 2003

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