Music Quotes

I know we have a quotes thread already but I thought it would be nice to have one dedicated to our favorite quotes about music. Here are some of mine.

I must despise the world that does not know that music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy

Ludwig Van Beethoven

I can tell a lie but I can't sing one

Dave Van Ronk -I always thought that was Dylan but I checked and saw it was the late great DVR.

Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast, To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.

William Congreve

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.

Red Auerbach - Yes the legendary basketball coach

If there were no music, then I would not get through -- Shawn Colvin
I don't know anything about music. In my line you don't have to. --Elvis Presley
You are the music while the music lasts. --T. S. Eliot

"It's my job to disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed."