Cities Quote by Edgar Lee Masters
“I have known the silence of the stars and of the sea. And the silence of the city when it pauses, And the silence of a man and a maid, And the silence for which music alone finds the word.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: Spoon River Anthology, 1915
Silence appears in nature, city, and human moments, and music uniquely expresses it.
In simple terms: Silence exists everywhere; music gives it voice.
Listen for the unspoken in silence.
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When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative writing
- music composition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does silence reveal about us?
- How does music translate silence?
Silence can also be oppressive.