Quotation by

Miguel de Cervantes

Alas! all music jars when the soul's out of tune.

Music

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

When a person's inner feelings or emotions are disturbed, even the most beautiful music can feel unpleasant or harsh. This means that our emotional state affects how we experience and appreciate music.

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