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“Music tells the truths”

Book:The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto

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The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto

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Mitch Albom

Mitch Albom, born on May 23, 1958, is a renowned American author known for his profound exploration of themes such as life, faith, and love. His works, including 'Tuesdays with Morrie' and 'For One More Day', are celebrated for their emotional depth and rich character development. more

“El Maestro: Do not attack the strings, Francisco. Francisco Presto: No, Maestro. El Maestro: Coax them. Francisco Presto: Yes, Maestro. El Maestro: Make them hunger for your next note. Same as in life. Francisco Presto: In life, Maestro? El Maestro: When you want someone to listen to you, will you attack them? Francisco Presto: No, Maestro. El Maestro: No, you will not. you will make them hear the beauty of what you are offering, and they will want it for themselves.”

Music Teacher Listening Debate Strings Listen Attack Maestro Magic Strings

Book:The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto

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“Spending your money on things that give you pleasure once in a while is food for the soul.”

Life Lessons Money Enjoy Life Finances Food For The Soul

Author:Judge Judy Sheindlin

“Luke the Drifter: Play me the saddest song you got. Frankie Presto: Why do you want to hear a sad song? Luke the Drifter: They’re more true than the happy ones”

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Book:The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto

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“It was his Fourth Concerto, the last work he had written. The crash of its opening chords swept the sights of the streets away from her mind. The Concerto was a great cry of rebellion. It was a 'NO' flung at some vast process of torture, a denial of suffering, a denial that held the agony of the struggle to break free. The sounds were like a voice saying There is no necessity for pain why, then, is the worst pain reserved for those who will not accept its necessity we who hold the love and the secret of joy, to what punishment have we been sentenced for it, and by whom ... The sounds of torture became defiance, the statement of agony became a hymn to a distant vision for whose sake anything was worth enduring, even this. It was the song of rebellion and of a desperate quest.”