Composers shouldn't think too much - it interferes with their plagiarism.

Composers shouldn't think too much - it interferes with their plagiarism.

A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence.

A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence.

Odds life! must one swear to the truth of a song?

Odds life! must one swear to the truth of a song?

I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to read more

I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas into my brain. Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music.

The high note is not the only thing.

The high note is not the only thing.

Life is like music; it must be composed by ear, feeling, and instinct, not by rule.

Life is like music; it must be composed by ear, feeling, and instinct, not by rule.

If you're a good singer, you're going to make anything sound good.

If you're a good singer, you're going to make anything sound good.

And hears thy stormy music in the drum!

And hears thy stormy music in the drum!

You know, all my songs are relatives, brothers, sisters, cousins.

You know, all my songs are relatives, brothers, sisters, cousins.