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
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
Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven. Igor Stravinsky forgivesinundo Change image and share on social
To listen is an effort, and just to hear is no merit. A duck hears also. Igor Stravinsky duckefforthear Change image and share on social
The Church knew what the psalmist knew: Music praises God. Music is well or better able to praise him than the building of the church and all its decoration; it is the Church's greatest ornament. Igor Stravinsky buildchurchdecoration Change image and share on social
Just as appetite comes by eating, so work brings inspiration, if inspiration is not discernible at the beginning. Igor Stravinsky appetitebeginbring Change image and share on social
