Give me hunger, pain and want, Shut me out with shame and failure From your doors of gold and fame, Give me your shabbiest, weariest hunger! But leave me a little love.
Carl SandburgRead
There is a music for lonely hearts nearly always. If the music dies down there is a silence. Almost the same as the movement of music. To know silence perfectly is to know music.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the connection between music and silence, suggesting that understanding one enriches the appreciation of the other.
Carl Sandburg's quote reflects on the relationship between music and silence, indicating that music speaks to the emotional experiences of solitude. He suggests that silence is not merely the absence of sound but an integral part of understanding music itself, as true comprehension of silence provides insight into the depth and nuances of musical expression.
Themes
MusicSilenceUnderstandingEmotionLoneliness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the therapeutic powers of art, this quote could be used to emphasize the emotional connection between music and personal experiences.
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