Quote by Rebecca West

Great music is in a sense serene it is certain of the values it asserts.

Great music is in a sense serene it is certain of the values

Summary

This quote suggests that great music possesses a serene quality because it is unwavering and confident in the values it portrays. It implies that exceptional music has a profound understanding of the messages and emotions it conveys, without any doubt or ambiguity. It implies that such music is firmly rooted in its principles and has a compelling ability to evoke emotions and communicate its intended meaning to the listener with clarity and conviction.

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By Rebecca West

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