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Sometimes I listen to songs by very smart writers who assume that the world is a civil place with certain formalities th
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"Sometimes I listen to songs by very smart writers who assume that the world is a civil place with certain formalities that people follow, but I don't see things that way. My own experience tells me that life is not like that"

- Suzanne Vega

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In this quote, singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega reflects on her point of view on the world and how it varies from that of some other artists. She discusses listening to songs by "extremely clever authors" who seem to think that the world is a polite and orderly place, where individuals follow certain rules and expectations. Nevertheless, Vega disagrees with this view. She believes that her own life experiences have actually shown her that the world is not constantly civil and structured. This quote highlights the contrast between idealistic and practical views of the world, and suggests that Vega's individual experiences have formed her understanding of it.

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Suzanne Vega This quote is written / told by Suzanne Vega somewhere between July 11, 1959 and today. She was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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