"I was born out of due time in the sense that by temperament and talent I should have been more suited for the life of a small Bach, living in anonymity and composing regularly for an established service and for God"

Igor Stravinsky's quote reflects his understanding of his own life and career. He was born in a time when the traditional functions of authors were changing, and he felt that he was not fit for the life of a small Bach, who resided in privacy and made up routinely for an established service and for God. Rather, he was born into a time of excellent artistic and cultural change, and he had the ability to benefit from the opportunities that this presented. He had the ability to end up being a distinguished composer, and his works were performed and appreciated by audiences around the world. He had the ability to make a name for himself and end up being a popular figure in the world of music. Regardless of this, he still felt that he was substantiated of due time, as he felt that he was more suited for the life of a little Bach.