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We'll win, of course," he said. "You don't want that,"…

“We'll win, of course," he said. "You don't want that," said the demon. "Why not, pray?“ “Listen," said Crowley desperately, "how many musicians do you think your side have got, eh? First grade, I mean." Aziraphale looked taken aback. "Well, I should think-" he began. "Two," said Crowley. "Elgar…” quote by Neil Gaiman
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“We'll win, of course," he said. "You don't want that," said the demon. "Why not, pray?“ “Listen," said Crowley desperately, "how many musicians do you think your side have got, eh? First grade, I mean." Aziraphale looked taken aback. "Well, I should think-" he began. "Two," said Crowley. "Elgar and Liszt. That's all. We've got the rest. Beethoven, Brahms, all the Bachs, Mozart, the lot. Can you imagine eternity with Elgar?”

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Even in eternity, the choice of music reflects personal taste and the absurdity of divine plans.

In simple terms: Music choices reveal personal quirks.

Key Takeaway

Embrace individuality.

Themes

humor eternity choice culture absurdity

Mood

playful ironic contemplative

Type

literary satirical

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • music appreciation
  • philosophical debate

Key Concepts

literary satire theology artistic taste

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does music say about identity?
  • How do trivial preferences persist forever?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex theological ideas.

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