Quote by Billy Joel

If you make music for the human needs you have within yourself, then you do it for all humans who need the same things. You enrich humanity with the profound expression of these feelings.

If you make music for the human needs you have within yourse

Summary

This quote suggests that when an artist creates music that reflects their own personal human needs and emotions, they are also creating something that resonates with others who share similar needs and feelings. By tapping into the universal aspects of our humanity, the artist is able to enrich the lives of others by providing a profound and powerful means of expression. The music becomes a medium through which the artist connects with and touches the hearts of a broader audience, ultimately contributing to the enrichment and understanding of humanity as a whole.

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By Billy Joel

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