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Falling in love Quote by David Mitchell

“It was a morning for Ella Fitzgerald. There are fine things in the world, after all. Dignity, refinement, warmth and humour, where you'd never expect to find them. Even as an old woman, an amputee in a wheelchair, Ella sang like a girl who could still be at high school, falling in love for the…” quote by David Mitchell
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““It was a morning for Ella Fitzgerald. There are fine things in the world, after all. Dignity, refinement, warmth and humour, where you'd never expect to find them. Even as an old woman, an amputee in a wheelchair, Ella sang like a girl who could still be at high school, falling in love for the first time".””

David Mitchell

About This Quote

Source Novel: Cloud Atlas, David Mitchell, 2004

Ella Fitzgerald’s music embodies dignity, warmth, and humor, showing that artistry can transcend age and disability, offering youthful joy.

In simple terms: Music can bring youthful joy despite age or disability.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate art’s power to uplift.

Themes

art music age disability joy humanity

Mood

uplifting reflective empathetic

Type

inspirational literary

When to use this quote

  • concerts
  • rehabilitation therapy
  • elder care
  • personal inspiration
  • community events

Key Concepts

aesthetic experience resilience emotional expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role does music play in your life?
  • How can art be made more inclusive?
A Different Perspective

Art may not reach everyone equally; some may feel alienated.

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