“Music does not replace words, it gives tone to the words”
“Words ride on the energy of tone, its warmth or coldness; think of tone as the music of how words are expressed. You want this music to be soulful, whether you're giving sweet talk or tough love.”
“I already know the words. I just need to learn the beat. This tone-deaf white girl will try to make music out of recovery.”
“Information is not understanding,” Tobias replied, his light-hearted tone replaced with sobriety. “You can give information, but you can never give understanding.”
“the scornful force of his tone turned the word into a curse”
“Words are a wonderful form of communication, but they will never replace kisses and punches.”