“Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation, and lasts only as long as the force of him who commands prevails over that of those who obey.”
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The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius if it were allowed freedom of action.
When superstition is allowed to perform the task of old age in dulling the human temperament, we can say goodbye to all excellence in poetry, in painting, and in music.
There are things I can't force. I must adjust. There are times when the greatest change needed is a change of my viewpoint.
Good music is very close to primitive language.
