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“Though music oft hath such a charm to make bad good, and good provoke to harm.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Though music oft hath such a charm to make bad good, and good provoke to harm.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act 2, Scene 2, 1611

Music can transform perception, making bad seem good and good seem harmful.

In simple terms: Music changes how we judge.

Key Takeaway

Beware of music’s power to sway judgment.

Themes

music perception influence

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marketing
  • therapy
  • social manipulation

Key Concepts

aesthetics psychology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does music affect your decisions?
  • Can music be ethically used?
A Different Perspective

Music’s effect varies by listener.

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