Good native Taste, tho' rude, is seldom wrong, Be it in…
“Good native Taste, tho' rude, is seldom wrong, Be it in music, painting, or in song: But this, as well as other faculties, Improves with age and ripens by degrees.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A refined, untrained taste is usually correct and improves with time.
In simple terms: Raw taste is often right and gets better with age.
Trust instinct, let it mature.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- music appreciation
- painting critique
- song evaluation
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does age affect your preferences?
- Can raw taste be objectively wrong?
Taste may be biased by cultural norms.