Go forward with joyful confidence.
George EliotRead
It is always fatal to have music or poetry interrupted.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Interrupting music or poetry destroys the emotional experience they provide.
This quote by George Eliot emphasizes the idea that music and poetry are powerful forms of expression that convey deep emotions and thoughts. Interruptions can disrupt the flow and impact of these art forms, leaving the audience with a sense of incompleteness or frustration, thus diminishing the overall impact and beauty they provide.
Themes
MusicPoetryInterruptionEmotionArt
In practice
Example use cases
During a public reading, one could quote this to emphasize the importance of uninterrupted storytelling.
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