I just finished with a major project on French author Andre Gide, one of the greatest writers, in my humble opinion. Thus, I'm introducing a new section of quotes devoted entirely to this great writer and artist.
“But you don’t pretend to restrict music to the mere expression of serenity, do you? In that case, a single chord would suffice--a perfect and continuous chord.”
He took both my hands in his, and in a burst of ecstacy, his eyes rapt in adoration, he repeated several times over:
“a perfect and continuous chord; yes, yes; a perfect and continuous chord....But our whole universe is a prey to discord,” he added sadly.
I took my leave. He accompanied me to the door and as he embraced me, murmured again:
“Oh~ How long shall we have to wait for the resolution of the chord?”
-from The Counterfeiters (need to get the page for this one)
More to come soon!