"Any composer who is gloriously conscious that he is a composer must believe that he receives his inspiration from a source higher than himself."

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Source : John Philip Sousa (2010). “Six marches”, p.46, A-R Editions, Inc.

John Philip Sousa

#Believe Quotes #Inspiration Quotes #Conscious Quotes

“Life goes on with fragile normalcy.”
“Contraceptives should be used on every conceivable occasion.”
“I am so grateful to be a writer. I hope every child grows up and finds something to do that will seem important and that will seem precious. Happy living and, especially, happy playing.”
“There's a team of filmmakers who follow me in the streets when I'm finding these models, to give me a sense of legitimacy to a casual stranger. This is New York City. No one's going to follow you back to your studio.”
“I always want to do things that are different. I don't want to be doing the same thing, the same performance constantly, and it feels like most people tell you that they are the same. However different you feel might approach them.”
“Bondage is - subjection to external influences and internal negative thoughts and attitudes.”
“I believe I am an honorable man.”
“Id love to work in the States; Id love to work anywhere where you get a good script and a good part to play. But I do love British film as well.”

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