Death Quote by Henry David Thoreau
““What is there in music that it should so stir our deeps? We are all ordinarily in a state of desperation; such is our life; ofttimes it drives us to suicide. To how many, perhaps to most, life is barely tolerable, and if it were not for the fear of death or of dying, what a multitude would immediately commit suicide! But let us hear a strain of music, we are at once advertised of a life which no man had told us of, which no preacher preaches. Suppose I try to describe faithfully the prospect which a strain of music exhibits to me. The field of my life becomes a boundless plain, glorious to tread, with no death nor disappointment at the end of it. All meanness and trivialness disappear. I become adequate to any deed. No particulars survive this expansion; persons do not survive it. In the light of this strain there is no thou nor I. We are actually lifted above ourselves.””
About This Quote
Music transcends ordinary despair, offering an expansive, timeless experience that lifts the soul beyond self and suffering.
In simple terms: Music lifts us beyond ordinary life.
Key Takeaway
Let music expand your perspective.
Themes
art
spirituality
escape
Mood
uplifted
tranquil
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- mental health
- creative inspiration
- catharsis
Key Concepts
philosophy
aesthetics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does music change your mood?
- What does “no I” feel like?
A Different Perspective
Music may not cure deep issues alone.
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