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" Cicero notices the astonishing power of music ; and Plato supposes that the effect of harmony on the mind, is equal to that of air on the body. "
The letters of Charlotte during her connexion with Werter [by sir W.J. James]. - Page 76
by sir Walter James James - 1786
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Medical Instructions Towards the Prevention and Cure of Chronic ..., Volume 1

John Leake - 1787 - 470 pages
...of the mind, by introducing others of an oppofite nature. The next fovereign Remedy is Mufc. Cicero aflerts its amazing power, and Plato fuppofes that...harmony on the mind is equal to that of air on the body : body : Its divine influence is exemplified by David in the cure of Saul, and the eajlern Monarch...
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The Monthly Mirror: Reflecting Men and Manners: With Strictures ..., Volume 20

1805 - 456 pages
...next sovereign remedy of the mind is music. Cicero asserts its amazing powers : and Plato supposes that the effect of harmony on the mind is equal to that of air on the body. Its divine influence is exemplified by David, in the cure ef Saul : and the eastern monarch, who had conquered the world,...
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The Pleasures of Human Life, Examined and Enumerated: With an Entertaining ...

John Platts - 1822 - 844 pages
...his lyre. Cicero notices the astonishing power of Music ; and Plato supposes that the 13. 3 G efi'ect of harmony on the mind is equal to that of air on the body. The Phrygian pipe is recommended by many of the ancient fathers as an antidote to sciatica. Modern...
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The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select [by] Sholto and Reuben ..., Volume 17

1826 - 370 pages
...remedy for almost every malady. Cicero notices the astonishing power of music ; and Plato supposes that the effect of harmony on the mind, is equal to that of air on the body. Father Kircher requires four conditions in music proper for the removal of sickness : 1st. harmony;...
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The Rhythm of Life

Charles Brodie Patterson - 1915 - 330 pages
...harmony of colours and musical sounds. Cicero notices the astonishing power of music, and Plato supposes that the effect of harmony on the mind is equal to that of air on the body. Father Kircher requires four conditions in music proper for the removal of sickness : first, harmony...
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