There is no feeling, except the extremes of fear and grief, that does not find relief in music.
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The last thing one discovers in composing a work is what to put first.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the difficulty of deciding the order in which to present creative ideas.
T. S. Eliot's quote reflects the complexity and nuances involved in the creative process, particularly in art and writing. It suggests that the final decisions about the arrangement of elements in a work often come only after the creative process is nearly complete, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration and thoughtfulness in presenting ideas effectively.
Themes
CompositionCreativityOrderArtWriting
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the challenges of the creative process, one might say, 'As T. S. Eliot noted, the last thing one discovers in composing a work is what to put first.'
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