Quote by Cat Stevens

Music can be healing, and with my history and my knowledge of both sides of what looks like a gigantic divide in the world, I feel I can point a way forward to our common humanity again.

Music can be healing, and with my history and my knowledge o

Summary

This quote highlights the healing power of music and the potential it holds to unite people. The speaker, drawing from personal experiences and understanding both ends of a seemingly vast divide, believes that music can serve as a bridge to reconnect humanity. It suggests that music has the ability to transcend differences, bring people together, and offer a pathway towards restoring a shared sense of humanity amidst societal divisions.

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By Cat Stevens

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