Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Hell is full of musical amateurs: music is the brandy of the damned.

Hell is full of musical amateurs: music is the brandy of the

Summary

This quote suggests that in hell, there are many people who lack musical talent. It metaphorically compares music to brandy, a strong alcoholic beverage that is often associated with damnation or sin. The quote implies that music is intoxicating and addictive, possibly corrupting those who indulge in it. It highlights the idea that musical amateurs or those who misuse music may be condemned in the afterlife.

By George Bernard Shaw

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