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.
Psychiatry. Maximum dose of lorazepam for short term, symptomatic treatment is 4 mg per day for severe, disabling anxiety, and 2 mg per day for severe, disabling insomnia. Article date: October 2007. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine anxiolytic; its indications include short-term use in anxiety or insomnia. The maximum dose of lorazepam is 4 mg per day for the short-term treatment of anxiety and phobia, and is 2 mg per day for the treatment of insomnia.