Quote by Oscar Wilde

Musical people are so absurdly unreasonable. They always want one to be perfectly dumb at the very moment when one is longing to be absolutely deaf.

Musical people are so absurdly unreasonable. They always wan

Summary

This quote suggests that musical people can have an unreasonable expectation for others to be ignorant or unresponsive when they desire silence or a break from music. It highlights a paradoxical situation where someone may crave silence, but those who are passionate about music may struggle to understand or respect that need. The quote playfully emphasizes the contrasting desires for silence and sound, highlighting the clash between different preferences and perspectives.

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