A musician must make music, an artist must paint, and a poet... - Duke Ellington

"A musician must make music, an artist must paint, and a poet must write if he is to be at peace with himself."

Duke Ellington Peace

Jazz Composer Pianist American 1899–1974

More from Duke Ellington

"Music is my life, it's my soul, it's everything I do in this world."

"Do not fear mistakes. There are none."

"A wise man doesn't give the right answer, he poses the right question."

"There are simply two kinds of music, good music and the other kind."

"Peace comes from a good conscience."

"Life is too short to hold grudges."

"A man's home is his sanctuary. It should be treated as such."

"The world is chaotic enough. At least your home should make sense."