I occasionally play works by contemporary composers and for two reasons. First to discourage the composer from writing any more and secondly to remind myself how much I appreciate Beethoven.
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No matter what side of the argument you are on, you always find people on your side that you wish were on the other.
Interpretation
What this quote means
People often align with others based on beliefs, yet may find some among them undesirable.
This quote highlights the complexity of human relationships in the realm of differing opinions. Even when we identify strongly with a group or a belief system, we may encounter individuals within that group whose characteristics or behaviors we disagree with or dislike, prompting us to wish for different company while still embracing the overall alliance.
Themes
OpinionDisagreementFriendshipCompanyValues
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate, one might say this quote to express frustration with certain allies.
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