Expression, to a great extent, is a matter of terms, and terms are anyone's. The meaning of 'God' may have a billion interpretations if there be that many souls in the world.

Quote by Charles Ives

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There can be nothing exclusive about substantial art. It comes directly out of the heart...

There can be nothing exclusive about substantial art. It comes directly out of the heart...

You cannot set art off in a corner and hope for it to have vitality,...

You cannot set art off in a corner and hope for it to have vitality,...

The fabric of existence weaves itself whole.

The fabric of existence weaves itself whole.

If a composer has a nice wife and some nice children, how can he let...

If a composer has a nice wife and some nice children, how can he let...

One thing I am certain of is that, if I have done anything good in...

One thing I am certain of is that, if I have done anything good in...

It is conceivable that what is unified form to the author or composer may of...

It is conceivable that what is unified form to the author or composer may of...

Vagueness is at times an indication of nearness to a perfect truth.

Vagueness is at times an indication of nearness to a perfect truth.

But maybe music was not intended to satisfy the curious definiteness of man. Maybe it...

But maybe music was not intended to satisfy the curious definiteness of man. Maybe it...

If a poet knows more about a horse than he does about heaven, he might...

If a poet knows more about a horse than he does about heaven, he might...

Every great inspiration is but an experiment.

Every great inspiration is but an experiment.

In 'thinking up' music I usually have some kind of a brass band with wings...

In 'thinking up' music I usually have some kind of a brass band with wings...

A rare experience of a moment at daybreak, when something in nature seems to reveal...

A rare experience of a moment at daybreak, when something in nature seems to reveal...