Quote by George Santayana

Music is a means of giving form to our inner feelings, without attaching them to events or objects in the world.

Music is a means of giving form to our inner feelings, witho

Summary

This quote suggests that music serves as a medium to express our emotions and personal experiences, detached from specific situations or objects in the external world. It implies that music allows us to give shape and structure to our innermost feelings, transcending the need for a tangible source or context. By doing so, music becomes a powerful outlet for emotional expression, enabling us to convey and connect with our innermost sentiments in a pure and abstract manner.

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By George Santayana

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