I think I've been very lucky all my life because the writing and the faith seem to go together. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes faith have life
When I talk of primordial innocence, I hear it in Sufi music with the nay flute. I see it in Coptic icons, in most traditional art, particularly art of the American Indian. I find the texts extraordinarily beautiful and very childlike and very simple. I've been particularly interested in American Indian texts. John Tavener americanartbeautiful share on social
I've written a very long piece of music recently, the 'Veil of the Temple,' which lasts about seven hours. It's really a kind of vigil. It takes place during the night, waiting for the resurrection of Christ. John Tavener christhavehour share on social
I've got great joy from rediscovering Western music. I love Schumann and Chopin, and those amazing symphonies of Bruckner. John Tavener amazebrucknerchopin Change image and share on social
It's easy to have faith in yourself and have discipline when you're a winner, when you're number one. What you got to have is faith and discipline when you're not a winner. Vince Lombardi disciplineeasyfaith Change image and share on social
I would've done anything to work with Satyajit Ray. Nimrat Kaur haveraysatyajit Change image and share on social
If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life. Penny Marshall findgoodjoy Change image and share on social