“No doubt other writers have often put a thing more brilliantly, more subtly than even a very cunning artist in words can hope to emulate, a supreme phrase being a bit of luck that only happens now and then. And inasmuch as the condiments and secret travail of human nature are always the same, and that certain psychological moments must ever and ever recur, what more tempting than to pin down such a moment with the blow of a borrowed hammer?”
Quote by Ethel Smyth
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Ethel Smyth
Ethel Smyth was a notable British composer and conductor, recognized for her substantial contributions to music. Born on April 23, 1858, and passing away on May 8, 1944, Smyth's compositions, encompassing orchestral pieces, chamber music, and songs, have had a profound impact on the musical landscape. more
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