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Sidney Lanier Quotes: When I hear music, it seems to me that all the sins of my life pass slowly by me with veiled faces, lay their hands on my head, and say softly,
         

When I hear music, it seems to me that all the sins of my life pass slowly by me with veiled faces, lay their hands on my head, and say softly, "My child."


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This page presents the quote "When I hear music, it seems to me that all the sins of my life pass slowly by me with veiled faces, lay their hands on my head, and say softly, &quot;My child.&quot;". Author of this quote is Sidney Lanier. This quote is about life, seems, hands, faces, children, music,.