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Quintilian

Men, even when alone, lighten their labors by song, however rude it may be.

Alone

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Quintilian is saying that people use singing as a way to make difficult tasks feel easier, even if they are by themselves. This shows that music naturally helps reduce the burden of work, regardless of how simple or unpolished the song might be.

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