There is no such thing as silence. 
Something is always happening that makes a sound. 
No one can have an idea once he starts really listening. 
It is very simple but extra-urgent. 
The Lord knows whether or not the 
next 
                    (Bang fist) 
 
Forever?      Now? 
 
                    (Blow nose) 
 
Hearing or making this in 
 
music is not different 
 
only simpler 
than living this way.       Simpler 
that is, -- for me, because it 
happens     (Cough) 
          No error. 
And no wondering about what's next. 


John Cage




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