...the important questions are answered by not liking only but disliking and accepting equally what one likes and dislikes. Otherwise there is no acc… - John Cage

" "

...the important questions are answered by not liking only but disliking and accepting equally what one likes and dislikes. Otherwise there is no access to the dark night of the soul.

English
Collect this quote

About John Cage

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.

Biography information from Wikiquote

Also Known As

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

Unlimited Quote Collections

Organize your favorite quotes without limits. Create themed collections for every occasion with Premium.

Related quotes. More quotes will automatically load as you scroll down, or you can use the load more buttons.

Additional quotes by John Cage

It would be better to have no school at all than the schools we now have. Encouraged, instead of frightened, children could learn several languages before reaching age of four, at that age engaging in the invention of their own languages. Play'd be play instead of being, as now, release of repressed anger.

Go Premium

Support Quotewise while enjoying an ad-free experience and premium features.

View Plans
Loading...