Maurice White Quotes

I have learned that music helps a lot of people survive, and they want songs that can give them something - I guess you could call it hope.

Maurice White Earth, Wind & Fire

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• I have learned that music helps a lot of people survive, and they want songs that can give them something - I guess you could call it hope.

  

  Maurice White Earth, Wind & Fire
  • People
  • Music
  • Hope