I am music, most ancient of the arts. I am more than ancient; I am eternal. Even before life began upon this earth, I was here - in the winds and the waves. When the first trees and flowers and grasses appeared, I was among them. And humanity came, I at once became the most delicate, most subtle and most poerful medium for the expression of emotions.
In all ages I have inspired people with hope, kindled their love, given a voice to their joys, cheered them on to valourous deeds, and soothed them in times of despair. I have played a great part in the drama of life. Through my influence, humanity has been uplifted, sweetened and refined. With the aid of humanity, I have become a fine art. I have a myriad of voices and instruments.
I am in the hearts of all and on their tongues, in all lands among all peoples, the ingnorant and unlettered know me, not less the rich and the learned. For I speak to All, in a language they all can feel. Even the deaf hear me, if they but listen to the voices of their own souls. I am the food of love. I have taught people gentleness and peace; and I have led them onward to heroic deeds. I am comfort for the lonely, and I harmonize the discord of crowds. I am a necessary luxury to all. I am Music.
- Anonymous
