Quote by Leo Tolstoy

Music is the shorthand of emotion.

Music is the shorthand of emotion.

Summary

This quote suggests that music has the ability to evoke and express emotions in a way that is concise and direct. Just as shorthand writing is a quick and abbreviated form of communication, music can convey complex and nuanced feelings without the need for extensive explanation or words. It implies that music has a unique power to connect with our emotions, resonating deeply within us and serving as a universal language for expressing and understanding our innermost feelings.

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