"The trumpet does no more stun you by its loudness, than a whisper teases you by its provoking inaudibility" — Charles Lamb

There are certain things in which mediocrity is not to be endured, such as poetry, music, painting, public speaking

Gardens are not made by singing 'Oh, how beautiful,' and sitting in the shade.

In argument similes are like songs in love; they describe much, but prove nothing.

If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once a week.

Life exists for the love of music or beautiful things.

Who hears music, feels his solitude peopled at once

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