Mitch Albom Quote

Why do the strings make different sounds, Maestro? It is simple. They work like life. I don’t understand. The first string is E. It is high pitched and quick like a child. The second string is B. It is pitched slightly lower, like the squeaky voice of a teenager. The third string, G, is deeper, with the power of a young man. The fourth string, D, is robust, a man at full strength. The fifth string, A, is solid and loud but unable to reach high tones, like a man who can no longer do what he did. And the sixth string, Maestro? The sixth is the low E, the thickest, slowest, and grumpiest. You hear how deep? Dum-dum-dum. Like it is ready to die. Is that because it is closest to heaven? No, Francisco. It is because life will always drag you to the bottom. Frankie

Mitch Albom

Why do the strings make different sounds, Maestro? It is simple. They work like life. I don’t understand. The first string is E. It is high pitched and quick like a child. The second string is B. It is pitched slightly lower, like the squeaky voice of a teenager. The third string, G, is deeper, with the power of a young man. The fourth string, D, is robust, a man at full strength. The fifth string, A, is solid and loud but unable to reach high tones, like a man who can no longer do what he did. And the sixth string, Maestro? The sixth is the low E, the thickest, slowest, and grumpiest. You hear how deep? Dum-dum-dum. Like it is ready to die. Is that because it is closest to heaven? No, Francisco. It is because life will always drag you to the bottom. Frankie

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About Mitch Albom

Mitchell David Albom (born May 23, 1958) is an American author, journalist, and musician. As of 2021, he has sold 40 million books worldwide. Having achieved national recognition for sports writing in his early career, he turned to writing inspirational stories and themes—a preeminent early one being Tuesdays with Morrie—themes that now weave their way through his books, plays, and films and stage plays.