No one feels another's grief, no one understands another's joy. People imagine they can reach one another. In reality they only pass each other by.
Franz SchubertRead
I never force myself to be devout except when I feel so inspired, and never compose hymns of prayers unless I feel within me real and true devotion.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True devotion and inspiration cannot be forced; they must arise naturally from within.
In this quote, Franz Schubert expresses the idea that genuine spiritual experiences and creative expressions, like composing hymns or prayers, should stem from authentic feelings of devotion and inspiration. He emphasizes the importance of inner motivation over external pressure, suggesting that true artistry and faith are rooted in sincerity rather than obligation.
Themes
DevotionInspirationCreativityAuthenticityMusic
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of following one's passion, one might cite Schubert's quote to illustrate how true artistry is born from genuine feelings.
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