Accepted Quote by Kingsley Amis
“Twentieth century music is like paedophilia. No matter how persuasively and persistently its champions urge their cause, it will never be accepted by the public at large, who will continue to regard it with incomprehension, outrage and repugnance.”
About This Quote
The quote equates twentieth‑century music with a taboo, suggesting it will never be socially accepted despite persistent advocacy.
In simple terms: Modern music is likened to a societal taboo.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge resistance to new art forms.
Themes
art
society
controversy
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
opinion
controversial
When to use this quote
- listening to new genres
- debating artistic value
Key Concepts
cultural acceptance
musical evolution
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives public rejection of avant‑garde art?
- Can persistent advocacy change cultural norms?
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