Lailah Gifty AkitaIt is not how long the music last but how much we enjoy.
About This Quote
The great musician and composer Ludwig van Beethoven said, “It is not how long the music last but how much we enjoy.” It is true that we should appreciate music that we hear for as short a time as possible. However, we must be careful not to overindulge ourselves and listen to music all day and night and never relieve ourselves of the pressure of its presence.
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