We cannot doubt that animals both love and practice music. That is evident. But it seems their musical system differs from ours. It is another school…We are not familiar with their didactic works. Perhaps they don't have any. — Erik Satie Copy Share Image
When I was young, people used to say to me: Wait until you're fifty, you'll see. I am fifty. I haven't seen anything. — Erik Satie Copy Share Image
I eat only white foods: eggs, sugar, grated bones, the fat of dead animals; veal, salt, coconut, chicken cooked in white water; fruit mold,… — Erik Satie Copy Share Image
We should have a music of our own - if possible, without any Sauerkraut. — Erik Satie Copy Share Image
Before I compose a piece, I walk around it several times, accompanied by myself. — Erik Satie Copy Share Image
Last year I gave several lectures on "Intelligence and Musicality among Animals" ... Today I am going to speak to you about "Intelligence and… — Erik Satie Copy Share Image
“Everybody offers to buy one a drink; but nobody ever dreams of buying one a sandwich.” — Erik Satie Copy Share Image
I am by far your superior, but my notorious modesty prevents me from saying so. — Erik Satie Copy Share Image
“The dandy cleans his monocle every day, a silver monocle with a lens of smoked gold, given him by a beautiful lady but, suddenly… — Erik Satie Copy Share Image
