“Why the stupid so often become malignant – To those arguments of our adversary against which our head feels too weak, our heart replies by throwing suspicion on the motives of his argument.”
– Friedrich Nietzsche, Human, All Too Human
(graphic by Mr. Fish)
“Let us consider . . . the kind of melodies and songs in which the most vigorous, unspoiled and true-hearted classes of the population find genuine delight . . . [Is] it not the worst music at present produced that is loved and, one might say, cherished? He who speaks of deeper needs and unsatisfied yearnings for art among the people, as it is, is a crank or a fraud. Be honest!”
