...the important questions are answered by not liking only … - John Cage

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...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.

John Cage

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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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