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Insane spasms, or magnificent moves?
Posted 09-05-07 at 03:13 PM by Chipp
Reading through some quotes today looking for something that I could possibly use in an English essay, I found a phrase coined by Angela Monet that I thought was simply amazing. It's so simple, yet so utterly true, and it applies to everybody.
“Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music.”
Think about it. Our modern society is so quick to alienate and ridicule a perceived "outsider" for having their own beliefs or motives behind a action they decide to do. If you, as an observer, are not made aware of these motives or reasons, why would you have any reason at all to criticize? To use Monet's analogy, those who are dancing probably have a reason to do so. They might have gotten a raise recently, agreed to marry a longtime friend, won the lottery, or heck, they might really actually be insane; all of which are for them to know, and for others not to make a mockery of.
We, as in humans across the globe, generally are not nice to each other. And, as a person whom is reading this, most likely you're not a member of the populous that would be so brash in your thought process. However, next time to want to write somebody off, try to listen to their music. You might just learn something useful. Or, at the least pick up a decent beat.
“Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music.”
Think about it. Our modern society is so quick to alienate and ridicule a perceived "outsider" for having their own beliefs or motives behind a action they decide to do. If you, as an observer, are not made aware of these motives or reasons, why would you have any reason at all to criticize? To use Monet's analogy, those who are dancing probably have a reason to do so. They might have gotten a raise recently, agreed to marry a longtime friend, won the lottery, or heck, they might really actually be insane; all of which are for them to know, and for others not to make a mockery of.
We, as in humans across the globe, generally are not nice to each other. And, as a person whom is reading this, most likely you're not a member of the populous that would be so brash in your thought process. However, next time to want to write somebody off, try to listen to their music. You might just learn something useful. Or, at the least pick up a decent beat.
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A very eloquent, erudite expression.
You have my respect and admiration, sir.
Posted 09-06-07 at 08:01 PM by txtmstrjoe
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Why thank you sir.
I think I'll try to be more satirical in future rants. Nobody enjoys the cut and dry.
Posted 09-07-07 at 10:31 PM by Chipp 
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WOW... Chipp, that is just not able to be described with words. Beautiful analysis. That's why I get upset at people with narrower minds who cannot grasp the overall idea that people who they are criticizing do not see things as they do.
I hope that made sense xDPosted 07-27-08 at 02:35 AM by legoman786
