"Music is a plane of wisdom, because music is a universal language, it is a language of honor, it is a noble precept, a gift of the Airy Kingdom, music is air, a universal existence common to all the living."

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Source: Sun Ra, Hartmut Geerken (2005). “The Immeasurable Equation: The Collected Poetry and Prose”, p.250, BoD – Books on Demand

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Sun Ra

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Sun Ra was a pioneering jazz musician and philosopher known for his cosmic philosophy and innovative music that challenged societal norms.

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