Quote by Voltaire (FranÃ§oisMarie Arouet)

Anything that is too stupid to be spoken is sung.

Anything that is too stupid to be spoken is sung.

Summary

This quote suggests that some ideas or thoughts are so nonsensical or foolish that they can only be expressed through the medium of music or song. It implies that music has the power to convey even the most illogical or inarticulate emotions or concepts. By stating that silly or senseless things are sung, it highlights the potential of music to give voice to the absurd or irrational aspects of human experience that may be difficult to express through traditional verbal communication.

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By Voltaire (FranÃ§oisMarie Arouet)

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