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Compose Quotes

Composers on the freedom and gift of composing.

These compose quotes treat composition as a personal gift, whether applied to songs, colors, or motion itself. One speaker even claims there are no fixed rules once the creative process begins. Read more in Composing quotes.

I can't write, I can't paint, I don't compose.

Quotes by Richard Attenborough

I consider everything I compose a gift.

Quotes by Keith Emerson

There are no rules when I compose songs.

Quotes by Juan Gabriel

Just as one can compose colors, or forms, so one can compose motions.

Quotes by Alexander Calder

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do these quotes describe the act of composing?
They describe composing as a personal gift, applied not just to music but also to color and motion.
Does anyone in this collection say they can't compose?
Yes, one speaker admits they can't write, paint, or compose, offering a humbler contrast to the others.
Are there fixed rules to composing, according to these quotes?
No, one line explicitly states there are no rules once someone begins composing songs. See Composing quotes for more.
Is composing limited to music in this collection?
No, one quote extends the idea of composing to colors and forms as well as motion.
What other topics relate to compose quotes?
Browse Composer quotes for more from working composers.

By contrast, another quote admits to lacking that particular creative ability altogether, offering a humbler counterpoint. See Composer quotes for related reflections.