God is its author, and not man; he laid
The key-note of all harmonies; he planned
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God is its author, and not man; he laid
The key-note of all harmonies; he planned
All perfect combinations, and he made
Us so that we could hear and understand.

Music was invented to confirm human loneliness.

Music was invented to confirm human loneliness.

Music with dinner is an insult both to the cook and the violinist.

Music with dinner is an insult both to the cook and the violinist.

Rugged the breast that music cannot tame.

Rugged the breast that music cannot tame.

I think often sadness is a great place to get songs from.

I think often sadness is a great place to get songs from.

The high note is not the only thing.

The high note is not the only thing.

When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music.

When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music.

When I speak of the gifted listener, I am thinking of the nonmusician primarily, of the listener who intends to read more

When I speak of the gifted listener, I am thinking of the nonmusician primarily, of the listener who intends to retain his amateur status. It is the thought of just such a listener that excites the composer in me.

Every act, every deed of justice and mercy and benevolence, makes heavenly music in Heaven.

Every act, every deed of justice and mercy and benevolence, makes heavenly music in Heaven.