To bear with patience wrongs done to oneself is a mark of perfection, but to bear with patience wrongs done to someone else is a mark of imperfection and even of actual sin.
Thomas AquinasRead
A song is the exultation of the mind dwelling on eternal things, bursting forth in the voice.
Interpretation
A song expresses deep thoughts and emotions about eternal truths.
In this quote, Thomas Aquinas suggests that a song transcends mere entertainment; it serves as a profound expression of human contemplation on eternal and significant truths. The act of singing is depicted not just as a vocal performance, but as a passionate response to the deeper realities of existence, reflecting the joy and enlightenment that comes from such reflections.
In practice
This quote can be used at a music festival to highlight the spiritual power of music.
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