Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Orchestras only need to be sworn at, and a German is consequently at an advantage with them, as English profanity, except in America, has not gone beyond a limited technology of perdition.

Orchestras only need to be sworn at, and a German is consequ

Summary

This quote suggests that orchestras, with their complex dynamics, can often be frustrating to work with. The speaker implies that Germans have an advantage in this regard because the English language, except in America, lacks sufficiently strong profanity to fully express one's frustrations. It humorously suggests that German language may have a greater range of colorful language deemed suitable for these situations. Overall, the quote highlights the challenges and frustrations inherent in working with orchestras, while using cultural differences to provide a lighthearted explanation for the potential advantages of being German in such circumstances.

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