Adversaries Quote by Hugh Reginald Haweis
“The cause of freedom, in music as elsewhere, is now very nearly triumphant; but at a time when its adversaries were many and powerful, we can hardly imagine the sacred bridge of liberty kept by a more stalwart trio than Schubert the Armorer, Chopin the Refiner, and Liszt the Thunderer.”
About This Quote
Music embodies freedom, yet its triumph is fragile; it relies on the enduring strength of great composers as guardians of liberty.
In simple terms: Music shows freedom but needs strong protectors.
Support and study great music.
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When to use this quote
- concert attendance
- music education
- listening sessions
- historical study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does music play in your sense of liberty?
- How can you preserve artistic freedom today?
Even powerful music can be threatened by opposition.