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“Jobs tended to be deeply moved by artists who displayed purity, and he became a fan. He invited Ma to play at his wedding, but he was out of the country on tour. He came by the Jobs house a few years later, sat in the living room, pulled out his 1733 Stradivarius cello, and played Bach. “This is…” quote by Walter Isaacson
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““Jobs tended to be deeply moved by artists who displayed purity, and he became a fan. He invited Ma to play at his wedding, but he was out of the country on tour. He came by the Jobs house a few years later, sat in the living room, pulled out his 1733 Stradivarius cello, and played Bach. “This is what I would have played for your wedding,” he told them. Jobs teared up and told him, “You playing is the best argument I’ve ever heard for the existence of God, because I don’t really believe a human alone can do this.” On””

Walter Isaacson

About This Quote

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

Artistic purity can move even the most logical minds, suggesting a spiritual dimension to human creativity.

In simple terms: Art can inspire belief in something beyond logic.

Key Takeaway

Recognize art’s power to transcend rationality.

Themes

creativity spirituality technology

Mood

inspirational thought‑provoking

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • listening to music
  • appreciating art
  • seeking meaning in work

Key Concepts

aesthetic experience human transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can art change your belief about purpose?
  • Do you see creativity as evidence of something larger?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone perceives art as spiritual; some view it purely technically.

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