Who said "The simplest melodies are often the most powerful."?

This quote is attributed to George Gershwin.

The simplest melodies are often the most powerful. - George Gershwin

"The simplest melodies are often the most powerful."

George Gershwin Wisdom

Jazz Composer Pianist American 1898–1937

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