Quote by Michael Tippett
I am quite certain in my heart of hearts that modern music and mod

I am quite certain in my heart of hearts that modern music and modern art is not a conspiracy, but is a form of truth and integrity for those who practise it honestly, decently and with all their being. – Michael Tippett

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My true function within a society which embraces all of us is to continue an age-old tradition. This tradition is to create images from the depths of the imagination and to give them form, whether visual, intellectual or musical. – Michael Tippett

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Poetry is fascinating. As soon as it begins the poetry has changed the thing into something extra, and somehow prose can go over into poetry. – Michael Tippett

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Here the women have a metronome under their corsets, which beats time, but not music. – Israel Zangwill, Dreamers of the Ghetto, “From a Mattress Grave,” 1897 [speaking

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Whats missing from pop music is danger. – Prince

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The only things Mick and I disagree about is the band, the music and what we do. – Keith Richards

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Im clearly most well known for my music. Eventually, ultimately, Ill be writing books. Im still writing articles now. I just consider myself a writer. – Alanis Morissette

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The appeal of cinema lies in the fear of death. – Jim Morrison

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The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone. – George Elliot

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