Meaning. Literal meaning. That literal meaning may be misinterpreted somewhat as this phrase is commonly misreported as 'music has (or occasionally 'hath') ... www.phrases.org.uk |
"Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak." William Congreve ANSWER "Music has charms to soothe a savage breast ... wiki.answers.com |
"Music has Charms to soothe a savage Breast" The phrase was coined by the Playwright/Poet William Congreve, in The mourning bride, 1697: ACT I. SCENE I. wiki.answers.com |