I am in the present. I cannot know what tomorrow will bring forth. I can know only what the truth is for me today. That is what I am called upon to serve, and I serve it in all lucidity. Igor Stravinsky bringcalllucidity Change image and share on social
I was born out of due time in the sense that by temperament and talent I should have been more suited for the life of a small Bach, living in anonymity and composing regularly for an established service and for God. Igor Stravinsky anonymitybachbear share on social
Too many pieces of music finish too long after the end. Igor Stravinsky endfinishlong Change image and share on social
My music is best understood by children and animals. Igor Stravinsky animalchildmusic Change image and share on social
A good composer does not imitate; he steals. Igor Stravinsky composergoodimitate Change image and share on social
Film music should have the same relationship to the film drama that somebody's piano playing in my living room has on the book I am reading. Igor Stravinsky bookdramafilm Change image and share on social
The more constraints one imposes, the more one frees one's self. And the arbitrariness of the constraint serves only to obtain precision of execution. Igor Stravinsky arbitrarinessconstraintexecution Change image and share on social
Harpists spend 90 percent of their lives tuning their harps and 10 percent playing out of tune. Igor Stravinsky harpharpistlive Change image and share on social
Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven. Igor Stravinsky forgivesinundo Change image and share on social