There is a beauty in nature and culture that we no longer have access to. Those things you can't forget, you embroider... The further you tell, the further you travel from truth, which means, of course, that literature is a lie.
W. G. SebaldRead
Your voice is not your instrument. Your voice is the character that you build, your innermost feelings, the things that you want to say, and your instrument is the vehicle that you use to carry the message.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Your voice is a reflection of your inner self and emotions, while the techniques you use are just tools for expression.
In this quote, Dianne Reeves emphasizes that one's voice represents the deeper aspects of a person's character and feelings. It is not merely about the physical ability to sing or speak, but rather about how the individual conveys their emotions and messages through their chosen medium, which serves as a vehicle to express their true self.
Themes
VoiceExpressionArtCharacterFeelings
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about self-expression in an art class.
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