By the time the last few notes fade, his hope will be restored, but each time he's force to resort to the Adagio it becomes harder, and he knows its effect is finite. There are only a certain number of Adagios left in him, and he will not recklessly spend this precious currency. Steven Galloway
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"When he is forced to resort to the Adagio it becomes harder, and he knows its effect is finite." This quote is talking about the grandeur that comes from the Adagio movement in the final movement of Beethoven's 9th Symphony. The Adagio movement is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever composed. It has never been bettered in its ability to express emotion or its ability to convey drama. When Beethoven wrote the Adagio for this symphony, he was at his most powerful.

But, even with all of his power, he knew that the last few notes would fade away. He understood where his power ended, and he knew that no one would ever be able to hold onto it if they didn't find their own strength within themselves.

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