Hell is full of musical amateurs. Music is the brandy of the damned.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author mocks bad musicians by suggesting they belong in hell and use music as a vice.
- In plain terms
- Bad musicians are unpleasant and music is their addiction.
- What can you take from it?
- Poor taste in music is annoying.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is bad music worse than no music?
- Should amateurs play?
Another view
It is overly harsh on amateur musicians.
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