To me, a song is not finished. To me, there's no such thing as a finished anything. All of Beethoven's nine symphonies, to me, are one. I think of it as having no beginning and no end.
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There are colors we can't see, but they're connected to the ones we can, There's a connection between everything.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the interconnectedness of all things, including those beyond our perception.
Wayne Shorter's quote suggests that while we may only perceive a limited spectrum of colors, there exists a broader universe of connections that binds everything together. This invites introspection on the unseen elements of existence and encourages appreciation for the relationships and influences that are not always visible, highlighting the complexity and beauty of life itself.
Themes
InterconnectednessPerceptionExistenceRelationshipsColors
In practice
Example use cases
In a philosophy class discussing the nature of reality.
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