The man who wrote this claimed it came to him by divine inspiration, and I truly believe that might have been the case. This may be the perfect piece of music. I've sung it close to 15,000 times over the years, and I never get tired of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker believes a song, possibly divinely inspired, is perfect and never tires of singing it.
- In plain terms
- A song feels timeless and endlessly enjoyable to the singer.
- What can you take from it?
- Find joy in music that resonates deeply.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a song feel timeless?
- How does belief affect artistic appreciation?
Another view
Subjective experience may not be universal.
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When true simplicity is gain'd To bow and to bend we shan't be asham'd, To turn, turn will be our delight 'Till by turning, turning we come round right.
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