World Music Day or Fête de la Musique is celebrated on June 21, which marks the beginning of the summer solstice — the longest day of the year.

The day was first celebrated by France in 1982, and later adopted by over 120 nations across the world. It was marked to highlight the importance of music, and how beneficial it is for the human mind and body.

On this occasion, here are some quotes on music to share with friends and family, courtesy Brainy Quotes.

1. “Without music, life would be a mistake.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche

2. “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” ― Bob Marley

3. “Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent” ― Victor Hugo

4. “Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” ― Maya Angelou

5. “If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” ― Albert Einstein

6. “Music touches us emotionally, where words alone can't.” ― Johnny Depp

7. “To stop the flow of music would be like the stopping of time itself, incredible and inconceivable.” ― Aaron Copland

8. “Music makes one feel so romantic - at least it always gets on one's nerves - which is the same thing nowadays.” ― Oscar Wilde

9. “Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence.” ― Robert Fripp

10. “Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife.” ― Kahlil Gibran

Friday's concert by the New York Philharmonic was a 'homecoming' for musicians limited to live streams, one-off and outdoor shows for more than a year
Friday's concert by the New York Philharmonic was a 'homecoming' for musicians limited to live streams, one-off and outdoor shows for more than a year AFP / KENA BETANCUR
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