I never even thought about whether or not they understand what I'm doing . . . the emotional reaction is all that matters as long as there's some feeling of communication, it isn't necessary that it be understood. — John Coltrane Copy Share Image
In any situation that we find in our lives, when there is something that we feel should be better, we must exert effort to… — John Coltrane Copy Share
During the year 1957, I experienced, by the grace of God, a spiritual awakening which was to lead me to a richer, fuller, more… — John Coltrane Copy Share
I think that music, being an expression of the human heart, or of the human being itself, does express just what is happening -… — John Coltrane Copy Share
I believe that men are here to grow themselves into best good that they can be - at least, this is what I want… — John Coltrane Copy Share
My goal is to live the truly religious life, and express it in my music. If you live it, when you play there's no… — John Coltrane Copy Share
Any time you play your horn, it helps you. If you get down, you can help yourself even in a rock 'n' roll band. — John Coltrane Copy Share
Considering the great heritage in music that we have - the work of the giants of the past, the present, and the promise of… — John Coltrane Copy Share
Sometimes I wish I could walk up to my music for the first time, as if I had never heard it before. Being so… — John Coltrane Copy Share
My music is the spiritual expression of what I am — my faith, my knowledge, my being...When you begin to see the possibilities of… — John Coltrane Copy Share
Sheets of sound. Well, that was when I got tired of certain modulations. Like when you want to get back to C, and you've… — John Coltrane Copy Share
