I thought of myself as a species of knight errant attacking dragons single-handedly and rescuing musical virtue in distress. -Virgil Thomson

 

I thought of myself as a species of knight errant attacking dragons single-handedly and rescuing musical virtue in distress.


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I've never known a musician who regretted being one. Whatever deceptions life may have in store for you, music itself is not going to let you down.

Virgil Thomson
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The way to write American music is simple. All you have to do is be an American and then write any kind of music you wish.

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I thought of myself as a species of knight errant attacking dragons single-handedly and rescuing musical virtue in distress. -Virgil Thomson
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In Paris, you learn wit, in London you learn to crush your social rivals, and in Florence you learn poise.

Virgil Thomson
207

I look at you and I write down what I hear.

Virgil Thomson
197
Try a thing you haven't tried before three times - once to get over the fear, once to find out how to do it, and a third time to find out whether you like it or not. -Virgil Thomson
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I said to my friends that if I was going to starve, I might as well starve where the food is good.

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