Glenn Gould Quotes

The purpose of art is not the release of a momentary ejection of adrenaline but rather the gradual, lifelong construction of a state of wonder and serenity.

If an artist wants to use his mind for creative work, cutting oneself off from society is a necessary thing

I detest audiences - not in their individual components, but en masse I detest audiences. I think they're a force of evil. It seems to me rule of mob law.

My moods are inversely related to the clarity of the sky.

I don't approve of people who watch television, but I am one of them.

A record is a concert without halls and a museum whose curator is the owner.