...for we have found that by excluding we grow thin inside … - John Cage

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...for we have found that by excluding we grow thin inside even though we may have an enormous bank account outside.

John Cage

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nothing outer-life something wholeness materialism inner-life money

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John Cage (September 5, 1912 – August 12, 1992) was an American composer. A pioneer of chance music, electronic music and non-standard use of musical instruments. Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war avantgarde and, in the opinion of many, the most influential American composer of the 20th century.

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Alternative Names: John Milton Cage Jr. • John Milton Cage, Jr. • John Milton, Jr. Cage • J. C.

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The material of music is sound and silence. Integrating these is composing.

Whereas what we need is to fumble around in the darkness, because that's where our lives (not necessarily all of the time, but at least some of the time, and particularly when life gets problematical for us) takes place.

The emotions - love, mirth, the heroic, wonder, tranquility, fear, anger, sorrow, disgust - are in the audience.

...for we have found that by excluding we grow thin inside even though we may have an enormous bank account outside. - John Cage

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