John Cage Quotes & Quotations

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John Cage

Date of birth:	02 November 1912
Date of death:	12 August 1992
Country Of Origin:	America
Profession:	Composer
Biography:
John Cage An Autobiographical Statement I once asked Arragon, the historian, how history was written. He said, "You have to invent it." When I wish as now to tell of critical incidents, persons, and events that have influenced my life and work, the true answer is all of the incidents were critical, all of the people influenced me, everything that happened and that is still happening influences me. My father was an inventor. He was able t .... (More...)

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

	" If you develop an ear for sounds that are musical it is like developing an ego. You begin to refuse sounds that are not musical and that way cut yourself off from a good deal of experience. "		John Cage

	" 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."		John Cage

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