As it is today, the phrase is misquoted wrongly in many places. The literal meaning of the incorrect quote is in reference to the power of music. Whoever began to misquote the phrase, wanted to say that music has the power to soothe even the most savage beast in the world. In a way, even though the quote is incorrect, it does make some sense.
The recommended initial dosage of Paxil is 10 mg/day with a target dose of 40 mg/day. It should be taken as a single dose with or without food, usually in the morning. Dose may be increased at least 1 week with increments of 10 mg/day. The recommended maximum dose is  60 mg/day.
Be sure to take Paxil whole: Don't crush or chew the medication. For people with major depressive disorder (MDD), the recommended dose range is 20 mg to 50 mg a day. If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder, the recommended dose of paroxetine is 40 mg daily. People usually start by taking 20 mg a day. Your doctor may increase your dose by 10 mg each day but your dose shouldn't exceed 60 mg a day. For people with panic disorder, the recommended daily dose of paroxetine is 40 mg. People usually start by taking 10 mg daily, increasing as needed by 10 mg per day, up to but not exceeding 60 mg daily. The recommended dose of paroxetine for social anxiety disorder is 20 mg to 60 mg daily.