music has charms to soothe the savage breast

music has charms to soothe the savage breast
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William Congreve. 1670-1729. The Mourning Bride. Act i. Sc. 1. 'Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast, To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.'

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