Quote by Victor Borge

The difference between a violin and a viola is that a viola burns longer.

The difference between a violin and a viola is that a viola

Summary

This quote is a playful play on words contrasting the endurance of a viola with that of a violin. It humorously implies that a viola "burns longer", suggesting that it has a richer, sustained sound compared to the violin. The playfulness lies in the double meaning of "burns longer", which typically refers to the duration of a flammable object but here highlights the viola's sonic quality. This light-hearted explanation presents the quote as a whimsical take on the perceived distinctions between these two string instruments.

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