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- A verbal art like poetry is reflective; it stops to think. Music is immediate, it goes on to become. — W. H. Auden
- There are certain things in which mediocrity is not to be endured, such as poetry, music, painting, public speaking. — Jean de la Bruyere
- Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world. — Martin Luther
- To burn always with this hard, gem-like flame, to maintain this ecstasy, is success in life. — Walter Pater
- Art comes to you proposing frankly to give nothing but the highest quality to your moments as they pass. — Walter Pater
- The service of philosophy, of speculative culture, towards the human spirit, is to rouse, to startle it to a life of constant and eager observation. — Walter Pater