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.
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.
By Tom Lehrer