To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.
Robert SchumannRead
For me, music is always the language which permits one to converse with the Beyond.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Music transcends ordinary communication, connecting us to deeper, spiritual experiences.
Robert Schumann suggests that music serves as a unique means of communication that goes beyond the limitations of spoken language. It allows individuals to engage with profound, often unexplainable feelings and ideas, reaching into the essence of existence and the spiritual realm, thereby bridging the gap between the earthly and the divine.
Themes
MusicLanguageSpiritualityCommunicationBeyond
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the influence of art, one might quote Schumann to highlight music's power to evoke deep emotions.
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I am so fresh in soul and spirit that life gushes and bubbles around me in a thousand springs.
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Think it a vile habit to alter works of good composers, to omit parts of them, or to insert new-fashioned ornaments. This is the greatest insult you can offer to Art.
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You write to become immortal, or because the piano happens to be open, or you've looked into a pair of beautiful eyes.
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Endeavour to play easy pieces well and with elegance; that is better than to play difficult pieces badly.
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