Devil Quote by William Booth
“Secular music, do you say, belongs to the devil? Does it? Well, if it did I would plunder him for it, for he has no right to a single note of the whole seven. Every note, and every strain, and every harmony is divine, and belongs to us.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: The Salvation Army founding address, 1865
All music, even secular, is a divine gift belonging to humanity, not to any evil force.
In simple terms: Music is a divine gift for people.
Key Takeaway
Recognize music as a shared, sacred resource.
Themes
spirituality
art
ownership
divine
humanity
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- church services
- public concerts
- personal listening
- educational settings
Key Concepts
theology
cultural appropriation
intellectual property
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does music play in your life?
- How do you balance secular enjoyment with spiritual values?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue certain music can influence behavior negatively.
