Today, I’m sharing Duke Ellington Famous Quotes. I have put together a roundup of his quotes as a part of my Duke Ellington educational activities. Duke Ellington was born, Edward Kennedy Ellington. Duke Ellington became one of the greatest jazz pianist, composers, and bandleaders of all times. His music will move you and his words will inspire you.
Duke Ellington Famous Quotes:
“There are two kinds of music, good music and the other kind.”
“A goal is a dream with a finish line.”
“The most important thing I look for in a musician is whether they know how to listen.”
“Gray skies are just clouds passing over.”
“A problem is a chance for you do your best.”
“If it sounds good and feels good, then it is a good.”
“Every man prays in his own language.”
“Music is the tonal reflection of beauty.”
“I merely took the energy it takes to pout and I wrote some blues.”
“There are two kinds of worries – those you can do something about and those you can’t. Don’t spend time on the latter.”
“People do not retire. They are retired by others.”
“The wise musicians are those who play what they can master.”
“Love is indescribable and unconditional.”
“Sing sweet, but put a little dirt on it.”
“Selfishness is essential to survival.”
“Create and be true to yourself, and depend only on your own good taste.”
“Music is my mistress, and she plays second fiddle to no one.”
“There are two rules in life, Number 1 – Never Quit; Number 2 – Never forget rule Number 1.”
“Without a deadline I don’t do nothing.”
“A Satin Doll is a woman who is as pretty on the inside as she is on the outside.”
I hope you enjoy these Duke Ellington Famous Quotes, and you will find inspiration in them throughout the year. You may also like: Central Park Duke Ellington Statute.
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