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The Purpose Of Music Is To Sober And Quiet The Mind, Thus Making It Susceptible To Divine Influences.
-John Cage
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The Purpose Of Music Is To Sober
John Cage
The Purpose Of Music Is To Sober And Quiet The Mind, Thus Making It Susceptible To Divine Influences.
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