Food, one assumes, provides nourishment; but Americans eat it fully aware that small amounts of poison have been added to improve its appearance and delay its putrefaction.
John CageRead
I remember loving sound before I ever took a music lesson. And so we make our lives by what we love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Loving something can precede formal learning and creates the foundation of our lives.
This quote by John Cage emphasizes the idea that our passions and loves shape our experiences and actions. Before we engage in formal education or training in a particular field, our innate love for that field can inform and enrich our lives, suggesting that love is a powerful driving force in our personal and creative development.
Themes
LoveMusicCreativePassionLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about pursuing your dreams, this quote can illustrate the importance of loving what you do.
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