Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Men profess to be lovers of music, but for the most part they give no evidence in their opinions and lives that they have heard it.

Men profess to be lovers of music, but for the most part the

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This quote suggests that while many people claim to love music, their actions and beliefs often do not reflect a genuine connection to it. It implies that some individuals may express an appreciation for music without truly understanding or engaging with its depth and meaning. This quote challenges the authenticity of people's claimed love for music, asserting that being a true lover of music requires a sincere and profound understanding and experience of it.

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