Of all noises, I think music is the least disagreeable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Music is the most tolerable of all annoying sounds.
- In plain terms
- If you must hear noise, choose music.
- What can you take from it?
- Use music to mask unpleasant sounds.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What sound soothes you?
- How do you handle noise?
Another view
Some people find music more annoying than other noises.
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