One should respect public opinion insofar as is necessary to avoid starvation and keep out of prison but anything that goes beyond this is voluntary submission to an unnecessary tyranny.
It is not desirable to cultivate a respect for the law so much as for the right.
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Throughout my career if I have done anything I have paid attention to every note and every word I sing – if I respect the song. If I cannot project this to a listener I fail.