When the words come, they are merely empty shells without the music. They live as they are sung, for the words are the body and the music the spirit.
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There is the music of Heaven in all things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that beauty and harmony are present in everything around us.
Hildegard of Bingen's quote reflects the idea that the essence of the divine is expressed through the beauty of nature and the world. It implies that there exists an underlying harmony in all things, which can be perceived as music, inspiring us to find joy and resonance in our daily lives.
Themes
MusicHeavenBeautyNatureHarmony
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about nature's influence on creativity, one could say, 'There is the music of Heaven in all things, as we find inspiration in the world around us.'
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