Broke Quote by John Coltrane
“I would like to bring to people something like happiness. I would like to discover a method so that if I want it to rain, it will start right away to rain. If one of my friends is ill, I'd like to play a certain song and he will be cured; when he'd be broke, I'd bring out a different song and immediately he'd receive all the money he needed.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Jazz musician interview, 1965
He wishes to control reality through music, seeking a method to instantly fulfill desires for others.
In simple terms: He wants music to instantly grant happiness, health, or wealth.
Use music to inspire positive change, not to command it.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Healing sessions
- motivational fundraising
- personal empowerment
- emotional support
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can music truly change someone's fate?
- What ethical limits exist for using art to influence others?
Music cannot literally alter physical events; outcomes depend on many factors.