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Quintilian

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

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Quintilian is saying that people use singing as a way to make hard work feel easier, even if the song is simple or rough. This shows that music helps reduce the burden of tasks, providing comfort during effort.

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