John Cage

The first question I ask myself when something doesn't seem to be beautiful is why do I think it's not read more

The first question I ask myself when something doesn't seem to be beautiful is why do I think it's not beautiful. And very shortly you discover that there is no reason.

If someone says can't, that shows you what to do.

If someone says can't, that shows you what to do.

I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones.

I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones.

If someone says "can't," that shows you what to do.

If someone says "can't," that shows you what to do.

Food, one assumes, provides nourishment; but Americans eat it fully aware that small amounts of poison have been added to read more

Food, one assumes, provides nourishment; but Americans eat it fully aware that small amounts of poison have been added to improve its appearance and delay its putrefaction.