Music is the reaching out towards the utmost realities by means of ordered sound.
Ralph Vaughan WilliamsRead
But in the next world I shan't be doing music, with all the striving and disappointments. I shall be being it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
In a future state, music will be an inherent part of existence rather than a pursuit filled with challenges.
Ralph Vaughan Williams expresses a vision of a world beyond our current experience, where the essence of music transcends effort and struggle. In this ideal realm, he suggests that music will exist naturally and effortlessly, freeing individuals from the frustrations and disappointments associated with artistic endeavors in the present life.
Themes
MusicExistenceArtCreativityStriving
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about the transcendent power of art, one might reference this quote to illustrate a vision of artistic fulfillment.
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