Ideas are one thing and what happens is another. John Cage ideathing Change image and share on social
The highest purpose is to have no purpose at all. This puts one in accord with nature, in her manner of operation. John Cage accordhighmanner Change image and share on social
I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones. John Cage frightenideapeople Change image and share on social
We carry our homes within us which enables us to fly. John Cage carryenablefly Change image and share on social
It is better to make a piece of music than to perform one, better to perform one than to listen to one, better to listen to one than to misuse it as a means of distraction, entertainment, or acquisition of 'culture.' John Cage acquisitionculturedistraction share on social
I have nothing to say, I am saying it, and that is poetry. John Cage poetry Change image and share on social
It's useless to play lullabies for those who cannot sleep. John Cage lullabyplaysleep Change image and share on social
If something is boring after two minutes, try it for four. If still boring, then eight. Then sixteen. Then thirty-two. Eventually one discovers that it is not boring at all. John Cage borediscovereventually Change image and share on social
