"The first question I ask myself when something doesn't seem to be beautiful is why do I think it's not beautiful. And very shortly you discover that there is no reason"
- John Cage
About this Quote
In this quote, John Cage is reviewing the idea of charm and how it is viewed. He postures a question to himself, wondering why he might not discover something beautiful. By doing so, he is acknowledging that appeal is subjective and can differ from person to individual. However, he rapidly recognizes that there is no concrete reason for his perception of something not being gorgeous. This suggests that appeal is not constantly based on rational reasoning, but rather on personal choices and viewpoints. Cage's words motivate us to question our own perceptions of appeal and to acknowledge that there might not constantly be a clear description for why we discover something gorgeous or not.
This quote is written / told by John Cage between September 5, 1912 and August 12, 1992. He was a famous Composer from USA.
The author also have 13 other quotes.
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