Music a Book of Quotations

What exactly is music? Walter Savage Landor called it 'God's best gift to man,' while Jean Paul Richter described it as 'The moonlight in the gloomy night of life.' Carl Maria von Weber and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow agreed that it's 'the universal language of mankind.' As William Congreve famously said, it 'hath charms to soothe the savage breast,' and according to Victor Hugo, it 'expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.' This engaging and practical little book is packed with over 400 remarkable quotes about music from musicians, authors, poets, historical figures, and other well - known personalities. Not all quotes are serious; many are delightfully humorous. For example, 'Her singing was mutiny on the high C's' (Hedda Hopper), 'I can hold a note as long as the Chase National Bank' (Ethel Merman), and 'Donny Osmond has van Gogh's ear for music' (Orson Welles). The quotes are organized alphabetically by author, from Fred Allen to Florian Zabach. This collection is not only an essential reference for public speakers but also a source of long - lasting wisdom and humor that will captivate general readers, especially music enthusiasts. It's a Dover Original.

Using this book is easy. You can simply open it up and start reading through the quotes for entertainment. If you're a public speaker, look up quotes by author alphabetically to find the perfect one for your speech. There aren't many special precautions. Just keep it in a dry place to prevent damage. If you spill something on it, quickly blot it with a dry cloth. When not in use, you can store it on a bookshelf. Enjoy exploring the wonderful world of music through these quotes!