There is no feeling, except the extremes of fear and grief, that does not find relief in music.
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I am an Anglo-Catholic in religion, a classicist in literature and a royalist in politics.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Eliot identifies himself with specific cultural and political traditions, emphasizing his complex identity.
In this quote, T. S. Eliot reflects on his identity by aligning himself with three distinct traditions: Anglo-Catholicism, classicism in literature, and royalism in politics. This indicates a deep appreciation for historical and cultural roots, suggesting that one's beliefs and values are often shaped by a confluence of influences that can guide their perspectives on religion, art, and governance.
Themes
IdentityTraditionBeliefsCulturePoliticsLiterature
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about cultural heritage, one might quote Eliot to illustrate the importance of aligning oneself with historical identities.
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If you aren't in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?
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For I have known them all already, known them all— Have known the evenings, mornings, afternoons, I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.
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No! I am not Prince Hamlet, nor was meant to be; Am an attendant lord, one that will do To swell a progress, start a scene or two, Advise the prince; no doubt, an easy tool, Deferential, glad to be of use, Politic, cautious, and meticulous; Full of high sentence, but a bit obtuse; At times, indeed, almost ridiculous— Almost, at times, the Fool.
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