Depression Quote by Oliver Sacks

“Music can lift us out of depression or move us to tears - it is a remedy, a tonic, orange juice for the ears.” quote by Oliver Sacks — Download Open image

“Music can lift us out of depression or move us to tears - it is a remedy, a tonic, orange juice for the ears.”

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