Music must take rank as the highest of the fine arts -- as the one which, more than any other, ministers to the human spirit.

-- Herbert Spencer

Inspiriation may be a form of super-consciousness, or perhaps of subconsciousness, I wouldn't know.  But I am sure it is the antithesis of self-consciousness.

-- Aaron Copland

Music is not man's invention, but his heritage from the blessed spirits.

-- Tomas Luis de Victoria

Encourage good music and art and literature in your homes.   Homes that have a spirit of refinement and beauty will bless the lives of your children forever.

-- Ezra Taft Benson