So that I saw music as a way of documenting realities from the urban cities of Latin America.
Ruben BladesRead
I don't accept ideologies that are not a product of consensus. I don't have an ideology, but I do have a sense of what's right and what's wrong.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of consensus in forming beliefs and values while recognizing an individual's moral compass.
Ruben Blades expresses a rejection of rigid ideologies that lack collective agreement, underscoring the significance of mutual understanding and dialogue in shaping beliefs. He conveys a clear distinction between personal moral judgment and the inflexible nature of imposed ideologies, asserting that what is deemed right or wrong should be rooted in shared values rather than dogmatic principles.
Themes
ConsensusIdeologyMoralityValuesDialogue
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting to resolve a conflict, this quote can remind everyone of the importance of mutual agreement.
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I really think that music itself, being one of the greatest possible vehicles for mass communication, should be probed to its extremes, to see how effective it can actually become, which is one of the reasons why I became also interested in presenting political points of view.
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I think we risk becoming the best informed society that has ever died of ignorance.
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