I should think that to hear such lovely music as that would really make him feel better." The lady gave a discriminating smile. “ I am afraid there are moments in life when even Beethoven has nothing to say to us. We must admit, however, that they are our worst moments. Henry James
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You should think that to hear such lovely music as that would really make him feel better. This quote states that music can be very soothing and has a positive effect on the listener. The idea is that you should not judge the value of music only by the level of difficulty or complexity of the piece. You should take into account the emotions and feelings produced by the music and consider whether it has a positive effect on you. An example of this would be classical music, which might include pieces with many notes and long phrases, while pop music, while still having some complex ideas, tends to focus on quick and catchy melodies and lyrics.

Source: The Portrait Of A Lady

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