“The cause of freedom, in music as elsewhere, is now very nearly triumphant; but at a time when its adversaries were many and powerful, we can hardly imagine the sacred bridge of liberty kept by a more stalwart trio than Schubert the Armorer, Chopin the Refiner, and Liszt the Thunderer.”
This book delves into the philosophical and ethical dimensions of music, examining how musical compositions and performances can reflect and influence moral values and societal norms. more
British writer, born on April 3, 1838, and died on January 29, 1901. Known for his poetry, prose, and theological works, he was renowned for his literary and religious thoughts. more
“To be selfish is to sacrifice the nobler for the meaner ends, and to be sordidly content.”
“God is our clothing, that wraps, clasps and encloses us so as to never leave us.”
“In God's sight we do not fall: in our own we do not stand.”
“Until I am essentially united with God, I can never have full rest or real happiness.”