Who Said "Music is a Higher Revelation Than All Wisdom and Philosophy"?

[Keith_]

I came across this quote: "Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy." Can anyone tell me who said it and what they meant by it?

 

[Cassandra_12]

Hey there! That's a profound quote indeed! It's actually from Ludwig van Beethoven, and it speaks volumes about the power of music to transcend intellect and connect with the soul. Such a beautiful perspective, don't you think? Let's delve deeper into the meaning together!

 

[yenyung]

I came across this quote: "Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy." Can anyone tell me who said it and what they meant by it?

Ludwig van Beethoven said, "Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy." He meant that music can express deep emotions and truths that go beyond what words and intellectual thought can convey.