Art Quote by Joseph Campbell
“It [music] has an awakening function. Life is a rhythm. Art is an organization of rhythms. Music is a fundamental art that touches our will system. In Schopenhauer's The World as Will and Idea he speaks of music as the sound that awakens the will. The rhythm of the music awakens certain life rhythms, ways of living and experiencing life. So it's an awakener of life.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Power of Myth, Joseph Campbell, 1988
Music awakens our will and aligns life rhythms, serving as a catalyst for personal and artistic expression.
In simple terms: Music awakens our will and life rhythms.
Use music to inspire and organize your life’s rhythm.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- daily routine
- creative projects
- meditation
- exercise
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does music influence your daily actions?
- What rhythms in life need re‑organizing?
Music alone cannot change circumstances without personal action.