Scan 11
A Review Of Ancient And Modern Violin Making, 1899
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1against argument and fact, or anything that would tend to dethrone their idol.
3Life-long opinions are not easily changed; it rather requires the most stubborn facts, long and persistently held forth, to effect a change, even in a small matter.
5Presuming that the majority of my readers are disciples of the "old violin" school, as is very likely the case, it would be unreasonable to expect an immediate revolution in the opinions they have held so long.
7It has already been asked, "Who is this man? We have never heard of him before. By what right does he ask for the acceptance of his theories, the adoption of which would overthrow those of time-honored belief?"
9If I may be allowed to answer, I will say: As to the first, my signature at the beginning will inform you. As to why the world does not know me, it is because of circumstances, and until now of my own choice. In answer to the third, I claim the right that justly belongs to anyone who has clearly demonstrated the error of any theory.
11If my theories are at fault, they cannot affect the old ones. If I am right, then the old errors should be swept away. That the violin
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