Edgar Wilson Nye Quotes

Edgar Wilson "Bill" Nye was an American humorist. He was also the founder and editor of the Laramie Boomerang. Wikipedia  

✵ 25. August 1850 – 22. February 1896
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Famous Edgar Wilson Nye Quotes

“The peculiar characteristic of classical music is that it is really better than it sounds.”

A stand-up line quoted in 1888.
Attributed
Variant: Wagner's music is better than it sounds (attested in an obituary; see The Quote Verifier)

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