The most killer quotes about music by non-musicians

Music means a lot to many people, but often it is the same people who are at a loss for words when it comes to describing God’s greatest gift to mankind. Here at Chordvine we look back at some of the greatest quotes about music by people from outside the musical fraternity:

“The only proof he needed for the existence of God was music.”

Kurt Vonnegut Jr., American Novelist

“The earth has music for those who listen.”

William Shakespeare, English Poet and Playwright

“If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music. .. I get most joy in life out of music.”

Albert Einstein, German Physicist

“Rock and roll music - the music of freedom frightens people and unleashes all manner of conservative defense mechanisms.”

Salman Rushdie, Indian-British Novelist & Essayist

“People are going deaf because music is played louder and louder, but because they’re going deaf, it has to be played louder still.”

Milan Kundera, Czech Novelist, Playwright & Poet

“Music is the shorthand of emotion.”

Leo Nikolaevich Tolstoy, Russian Novelist & Philosopher

“Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.”

Maya Angelou, American Writer & Actress

“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.”

Plato, Greek Philosopher