"A little still she strove, and much repented, And whispering “I will ne'er consent”—consented."

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Quite a few musicians came to our house. And my ma took me to hear many more, hoping to encourage in me a love of music. But she wouldnt consent to my having music lessons, for she feared I might end up as she had done - unable to play except from paper.

— Mary Lou Williams