Quote by Leonard Bernstein, The Unanswere

Music, because of its specific and far-reaching metaphorical powers, can name the unnamable and communicate the unknowable.

Music, because of its specific and far-reaching metaphorical

Summary

This quote suggests that music has a unique ability to express concepts and emotions that words alone cannot describe. It refers to the metaphorical powers of music, highlighting its capacity to go beyond literal meaning and convey something deeper and intangible. Music has the extraordinary potential to capture and communicate the inexplicable, touching upon the mysteries and complexities of the human experience that cannot be easily put into words.

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By Leonard Bernstein, The Unanswere

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