Quote by Terry Pratchett

DEAFNESS DOESN'T PREVENT COMPOSERS HEARING THE MUSIC. IT PREVENTS THEM HEARING THE DISTRACTIONS.

DEAFNESS DOESN'T PREVENT COMPOSERS HEARING THE MUSIC. IT PRE

Summary

This quote suggests that being deaf does not impair composers from hearing the beauty of music itself. Instead, it acts as a shield against the various distractions present in the world. It implies that being deaf allows composers to focus solely on the essence of music, devoid of external influences or disturbances. This perspective highlights the idea that sometimes, various limitations can actually lead to a heightened sense of creativity and focus within a specific domain.

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Death Music Humor Funny

By Terry Pratchett

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