There is no feeling, except the extremes of fear and grief, that does not find relief in music.
T. S. EliotRead
Television is a medium of entertainment which permits millions of people to listen to the same joke at the same time, and yet remain lonesome.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Television connects people through shared entertainment but can also foster feelings of isolation.
T. S. Eliot highlights the paradox of television as a form of entertainment that has the potential to unite millions of viewers through shared experiences, such as laughter from the same joke. However, despite this connectivity, it can leave individuals feeling lonesome, as the shared experience does not equate to genuine connection or interaction among people.
Themes
TelevisionEntertainmentIsolationLaughterConnection
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about media's impact on society, one might quote Eliot to illustrate the isolation that can come from entertainment.
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