Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important. They don't mean to do harm. But the harm does not interest them.
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There is no feeling, except the extremes of fear and grief, that does not find relief in music.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Music serves as a powerful source of relief for emotions like fear and grief.
In this quote, T. S. Eliot emphasizes the profound ability of music to provide solace and comfort to individuals experiencing intense emotions. He suggests that music transcends ordinary feelings, offering a unique form of relief during times of distress, particularly when faced with fear and grief, making it an essential part of the human experience.
Themes
MusicReliefEmotionFearGrief
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about the therapeutic benefits of music.
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