Folk Quote by Terry Pratchett
““Folk music was not approved of in Llamedos, and the singing of it was rigorously discouraged; it was felt that anyone espying a fair young maiden one morning in May was entitled to take whatever steps they considered appropriate without someone writing it down.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett, 1983
Societal norms suppress spontaneous joy, especially folk music, viewing natural desire as a threat that must be controlled.
In simple terms: People discourage folk music and natural desire.
Key Takeaway
Question rigid rules that limit authentic expression.
Themes
conformity
creativity
control
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
cultural
social
When to use this quote
- folk festivals
- artistic expression
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
social pressure
cultural suppression
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you resist cultural suppression?
- What joys are you discouraged from pursuing?
A Different Perspective
Even when discouraged, people will still seek natural connections.
![“When I was young I wanted to make films and then I got into folk music when I was about 12, and started going to this folk club in Auckland. My dad [Barry Andrews] was in punk and post-punk bands, so I guess it was a side of music I hadn't really listened to before - the really narrative form of…” quote by Finn Andrews](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/527/finn-andrews-55992_andrew_when-i-was-young-i-wanted-to-make-films_240740.jpg)
