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The pedant in me can't resist pointing out that english quote is "music has charms to soothe the savage breast" (Wm. Congreve The Mourning Bride) ; however there was a latin poem which did indeed name beast

 

 

(c.f. https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/music-has-charms-to-soothe-the-savage-breast.html)

Thank you for the illumination. When I read your post, I realized I had misremembered the quote and searched for the wrong word. Receiving a response, however, led me further down the wrong path. In the case of the young man, however, or one like him -should we ever, in fact, cross paths- I would be as "charming" as possible and quite content to start at the breast before moving on to more meaty fare to play my tune upon his flute. ;)

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