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From what seeds does this weed of conventionality grow? From mental laziness, fear- of what others will think; vanity- or the capacity to be hurt by what they will say; and superstition- or the false notion that what the majority think must be right.
— Cyril Scott
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About Cyril Scott
Cyril Scott (27 September 1879 – 31 December 1970) was an English composer, writer, poet, and occultist. He created around four hundred musical compositions and wrote pamphlets & books on natural health and occult topics.
About Cyril Scott
Cyril Scott (27 September 1879 – 31 December 1970) was an English composer, writer, poet, and occultist. He created around four hundred musical compositions and wrote pamphlets & books on natural health and occult topics.
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