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Amplification Quotes

On sound, diplomacy, and amplifying what matters

These quotes stretch the word 'amplification' across very different fields, from the eerie power of an unamplified human voice reaching high volume to a diplomat calling for greater amplification of Middle East peace efforts, of Greatest Importance.

When a human being without amplification makes a sound that is high and loud, it is almost unworldly.

Quotes by Renee Fleming

I attach the greatest importance to an amplification of the peace efforts in the Middle East. I would also like to see a greater dialogue between the U.S. and the EU.

Quotes by Francois Hollande

I repeatedly have to correct this belief. In a sense, magnitude involves steps of 10 because every increase of one magnitude represents a tenfold amplification of the ground motion. But there is no 'scale of 10' in the sense of...

Quotes by Charles Francis Richter

I was playing with steel picks on a steel guitar, and there was no amplification needed.

Quotes by Brownie McGhee

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one quote say about an unamplified human voice?
It describes a loud, high-pitched sound made without amplification as almost unworldly, emphasizing the raw power of the unaided voice.
How is amplification used in a diplomatic context?
One quote calls for greater amplification of peace efforts in the Middle East, alongside more dialogue between the U.S. and the EU.
What does 'tenfold amplification' mean in the context of earthquakes?
It refers to how each step up in magnitude represents ten times the ground motion, explaining why small magnitude differences matter.
Did any musician play without amplification?
Yes, one quote recalls playing steel guitar with steel picks and needing no amplification at all to be heard.
Where can I find more quotes about sound and music?
See our Being quotes for more reflections tied to presence, sound, and expression.

A more technical line explains how seismic magnitude scales use tenfold amplification per step, while a musician recalls playing steel guitar with steel picks and no amplification needed at all.