I did not develop my ear. I discovered I had an ear, and it was an accident.
Clive DavisRead
There's no way that music could ever go down the tubes. I can't imagine a civilization without music. When you realize today that music is such a part of people's lives. And will always be, really.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Music is an essential aspect of human culture and existence that will always endure.
Clive Davis emphasizes the irreplaceable role of music in civilization, suggesting that it is deeply woven into the fabric of people's lives. He asserts that music not only enriches our daily experiences but is also fundamental to the human condition, making it unimaginable to envision a world devoid of it.
Themes
MusicCivilizationCultureHuman ExperienceEndurance
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of art in education.
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The music began, and it was one of those life-changing moments. I saw an artist, Janis Joplin. She was exhilarating. She was vibrating. And she was like no other artist that I had ever seen before... It struck me that hard. Maybe the word is epiphany, when you get that special sensation.
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I feel blessed that I found not just a profession, but a 24/7 way of life that I purely love. That curiosity to be current, to listen to the Hozier album, to be early in recognition of a Lorde and spending time with her and Miguel, the pleasure of seeing new talent erupt... I love it.
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I'm the keeper of the flame for Whitney Houston. She was the greatest... and I don't want the world to forget that.
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