Quote by Joseph Addison

Nothing is capable of being well set to music that is not nonsense.

Nothing is capable of being well set to music that is not no

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This quote suggests that music has the ability to transform even nonsensical or trivial ideas into an enjoyable and engaging form. It implies that music can give meaning and depth to things that may initially seem meaningless or unimportant. The quote highlights the unique power of music to communicate and evoke emotions, asserting that it can turn nonsense into something beautiful and worthwhile.

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