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Surely the hold of great music on the listener is…

“Surely the hold of great music on the listener is precisely this: that the listener is made whole; and at the same time part of an image of infinite grace and grandeur which is creation.” quote by Marya Mannes
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“Surely the hold of great music on the listener is precisely this: that the listener is made whole; and at the same time part of an image of infinite grace and grandeur which is creation.”

Marya Mannes

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Music can complete the listener, making them feel part of something vast and graceful, reflecting the creative act.

In simple terms: Music makes us feel whole and part of something grand.

Key Takeaway

Seek music that expands your sense of self.

Themes

music wholeness beauty

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • concert attendance
  • personal meditation
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

aesthetic experience spiritual connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does music make you feel whole?
  • What does “infinite grace” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Music may not always achieve this for everyone.

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