Cheer Quote by Richard Wagner
“What Music expresses is eternal, infinite, and ideal; she expresses not the passion, love, desire, of this or that individual in this or that condition, but Passion, Love, Desire itself, and in such infinitely varied phases as lie in her unique possession and are foreign and unknown to any other tongue...So...Here's to Victory, gained by our higher sense over the worthlessness of the vulgar! To Love, which crowns our courage...To the day, to the night!...And three cheers for Music.”
About This Quote
Source Opera: The Ring Cycle, 1876
Music embodies universal passions beyond personal experience, celebrating triumph over triviality and honoring love and courage.
In simple terms: Music shows timeless, universal feelings and celebrates victory over the mundane.
Key Takeaway
Embrace music’s universal power.
Themes
art
music
philosophy
triumph
Mood
exultant
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- concerts
- personal reflection
- creative work
- cultural events
Key Concepts
aesthetic universal
universalism
emotional expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How does music inspire you beyond personal feelings?
- What does “victory over vulgarity” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Music may not convey specific personal emotions for everyone.
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