Has it struck you that the music which is regarded as the most sublime in western civilization, which is the music of Bach, is called baroque?

Barbarians always think of themselves as the bringers of civilization.

The moment at which music reveals its true nature is contained in the ancient exercise of the theme with variations. The complete mystery of music is explained right there.

Has it struck you that the music which is regarded as the most sublime in western civilization, which is the music of Bach, is called baroque?

The world changes materially. Science makes advances in technology and understanding. But the world of humanity doesn't change.

The only hope is that our civilization will collapse at a certain point, as always happens in history. Then, out of barbarity, a renaissance.

People who share the same language, French or Chinese or whatever, have the same vocal cords and emit sounds which are basically the same, as they come from the same throats and lungs.