A verbal art like poetry is reflective; it stops to think. Music is immediate, it goes on to become. W. H. Auden

23Nov2008 In : Quotes
Author : Frédérick Jézégou

A verbal art like poetry is reflective; it stops to think. Music is immediate, it goes on to become.
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