Miles Davis

"Talking about music is like dancing about architecture."

"You can't reach for new heights if you don't take risks."

"Great artists steal, they don't copy."

"I play for the love of the music."

"Understanding music means understanding life."

"The trumpet has been my vehicle for expression."

"I've always sought to expand the possibilities."

"You must listen more than you play."

"Music is a celebration of existence."

"I never played the same solo twice."

"The moment you stop learning is the moment you stop growing."

"Creativity is about breaking the rules."

"I wanted my music to be timeless."

"There's no such thing as a wrong note if it sounds good."

"You have to have passion for what you do."

"Music connects us to our humanity."

"I respected silence as much as sound."

"Every day is a chance to improve."

"The future of music is in the hands of those willing to experiment."

"I played what I believed in."

"Good rhythm is like good conversation."

"You can't force greatness - it has to come naturally."

"I was always searching for something new."

"The beauty is in the simplicity."

"A musician's greatest instrument is their mind."

"I never wanted to be put in a box."

"Success comes from dedication and hard work."

"Music is my life, and my life is music."

"You learn to play by listening to the masters."

"Every note has a story to tell."