The passing of time and all of its crimes is making me sad again. The passing of time and all of its sickening crimes is making me sad again. But don't forget the songs that made you cry and the songs that saved your life.. Yes, you're older now and you're a clever swine. But they were the only ones who ever stood by you
Interpretation
This quote reflects on the bittersweet nature of time and the impact of music on our emotions and memories.
In this quote, Morrissey explores the complexities of life as time progresses, highlighting both the sadness it brings and the power of music to evoke profound feelings and support. He suggests that while aging may come with its regrets and challenges, the songs that resonate with us hold a special significance, serving as companions in our journeys and reminders of our emotional experiences.
In practice
During a speech about overcoming challenges, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of music during tough times.
When I had my sheep, I was happy, and I made those around me happy. People saw me coming and welcomed me, he thought. But now I'm sad and alone. I'm going to become bitter and distrustful of people because one person betrayed me. I'm going to hate those who have found their treasure because I never found mine. And I'm going to hold on to what little I have, because I'm too insignificant to conquer the world.
Through violence, you may murder the hater, but you do not murder the hate.
No one should ever know where conduct ends and acting begins. Conduct unbecoming. That's what acting is.
The star of revolution will rise high above the streets of Moscow, from a sea of blood and fire, and turn into a lodestar to lead a liberated humanity
Among human beings there is no greater banality than death. Second in order, because it is possible to die without being born, comes birth, and next comes marriage.
Man is a microcosm, or a little world, because he is an extract from all the stars and planets of the whole firmament, from the earth and the elements; and so he is their quintessence.
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