After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music. Votes: 3
Aldous HuxleyMusic expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. Votes: 3
Victor HugoNext to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world. Votes: 3
Martin LutherMusic was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness. Votes: 3
Maya AngelouTrue music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time. Votes: 2
George GershwinTones sound, and roar and storm about me until I have set them down in notes. Votes: 2
Ludwig van BeethovenMusic should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman. Votes: 2
Ludwig van BeethovenIf a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music. Votes: 2
Gustav Mahler