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I should think that to hear such lovely music as that would really make him feel better."The lady gave a discriminating smile. __ am afraid there are moments in life when even Beethoven has nothing to say to us. We must admit, however, that they are our worst moments.
Henry James The Portrait of a Lady
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I should think that to hear such lovely music as that would really make him feel better."The lady gave a discriminating smile. __ am afraid there are moments in life when even Beethoven has nothing to say to us. We must admit, however, that they are our worst moments.
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The Portrait of a Lady

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