The purpose of music is to sober and quiet the mind, thus making it susceptible to divine influences.
John CageAll I know about method is that when I am not working I sometimes think I know something, but when I am working, it is quite clear I know nothing.
John CageI never had a hat, never wore one, but recently was given a brown suede duck-hunting hat. The moment I put it on I realized I was starved for a hat. I kept it warm by putting it on my head. I made plans to wear it especially when I was going to do any thinking. Somewhere in Virginia, I lost my hat.
John Cage