Finally, we have done nothing to reduce the economic value of the quoted works. Professor Maggs obviously has read the book carefully and thoughtfully. I was sorry, however, that such a careful and thoughtful reader was nonetheless deprived of the full text of the book that I wrote. Sadly, that uncertainty causes compositions deserving quotation not to be quoted. Like all good poetry, good rock and roll has the potential not just to move one emotionally, but also to summarize lofty thoughts in a line or two.
Popular songs are likewise capable of combining eloquence and profundity.
2 Legal writers, addicted to citations, need more sources blending truth with concision. Thus, I have frequently used lyrics from modern popular songs to summarize legal points. A law book is no good. Law journals don't even blink when song lyrics are quoted. As I discovered, however, it is different with books.