Quote by Tom Lehrer

If after hearing my songs just one human being is inspired to say something nasty to a friend or perhaps to strike a loved one it will all have been worth the while.

If after hearing my songs just one human being is inspired t

Summary

This quote suggests that the purpose of the speaker's songs is to incite negative reactions or promote aggression in others. They believe that if even a single person is influenced to act harmfully towards someone else after listening to their songs, then all the effort put into creating the songs would be justified. It reflects a provocative and potentially controversial perspective on the impact of music and the intentions behind creating it.

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