The human voice is the organ of the soul.
Meaning of the quote
The human voice is the way our soul, the deepest part of who we are, expresses itself. Our voice is like an instrument that lets our innermost thoughts and feelings come out and be heard by others. It's how we share our unique selves with the world.
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