What does this beauty or than music mean to you? you cannot see the waves rolling up the beach or hear their roar. What do they mean to you?' In the most evident sense they mean everything. I cannot fathom or define their meaning any more than I can fathom or define love or religion or goodness.

Summary

This quote suggests that the beauty of something, such as music or waves, holds a significant and inexplicable meaning to the individual. The author asserts that just as one cannot see the waves or hear their sound, one cannot easily define or grasp the depth of their significance. Similarly, love, religion, and goodness cannot be fully comprehended, yet their importance in our lives is undeniable. Thus, the author implies that beauty, like these abstract concepts, carries immense importance, even if its meaning cannot be fully articulated or understood.

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