10 quotes
Russian composer (1882–1971)
“Money may kindle, but it cannot by itself, and for very long, burn.”
"One lives by memory . . . and not by truth."
on Life
"Conformism is so hot on the heels of the mass-produced avant-garde that the 'ins' and the 'outs' change places with the speed of mach 3."
on Culture
"The trouble with music appreciation in general is that people are taught to have too much respect for music they should be taught to love it instead."
on Art
"What force is more potent than love?"
on Love
"Is it not by love alone that we succeed in penetrating to the very essence of being?"
"Too many pieces of music finish too long after the end."
"Lesser artists borrow, great artists steal."
"Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven."
on Faith
"I haven't understood a bar of music in my life, but I have felt it."
