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There are no mistakes, save one: the failure to learn from a mistake.

Linguistic philosophers continue to argue that probably music is not a language, that is in the philosophical debate. Another point of view is to say that music is a very profound language.

From Robert Fripp

If a professional musician in a symphony orchestra is playing Beethoven. But this particular orchestra have played this particular chestnut so many times, they can play it in their sleep. Does the genius remain present in the music or not?

From Robert Fripp

In terms of an identity, an identity reflects an individuality, by definition. And, if there is a quality present, it is recognizable and it can be named. If you can't name it, it means you don't recognize it.

From Robert Fripp

Music can be transformative, utterly transformative. The act of music is utterly transformative.

From Robert Fripp

According to USA today, the average length of an attention span of a man in America is 23 minutes.

From Robert Fripp

The perception of the audience is the interesting part. If the audience doesn't hear what is going on, is it going on or not?

From Robert Fripp

A mistake is always forgivable, rarely excusable and always unacceptable.

From Robert Fripp

To me, Bill's musical heart is in Earthworks, in the jazz they are playing, in the acoustic kit.

From Robert Fripp

Being a professional musician doesn't mean you spend 12 hours a day playing music. It means you spend up to 12 hours a day taking care of business, dealing with litigation, with the various characters who've stolen your interests, or fending off hostile lawsuits from former members of the band.

From Robert Fripp

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