Quote by LouisFerdinand Celine

To hell with reality! I want to die in music, not in reason or in prose. People don't deserve the restraint we show by not going into delirium in front of them. To hell with them!

To hell with reality! I want to die in music, not in reason

Summary

This quote expresses a rejection of societal constraints and a desire for liberation through music. The speaker suggests that reality is suffocating and that embracing artistic expression, specifically through music, is a more desirable way to approach life. They reject the need to conform to reason or prose, implying a preference for emotional and instinctive outpouring instead. The quote also conveys a frustration with societal expectations, questioning the necessity of restraining oneself and suggesting that people are not worthy of such restraint.

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By LouisFerdinand Celine

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