...for me the only way I can thank God for his ever-present creation is to offer him a new music impressed of a beauty which nobody had previously un….

John [Coltrane] was like a visitor to this planet. He came in peace and he left in peace; but during his time here, he kept trying to reach new level….

Trane was the father. Pharoah was the son. I was the holy ghost..

Bebop was like humming along to Mitch Miller to me..

I think I'll give them another chance. Americans deserve another chance with my music..

We must be as pure as our music..

If people don't like it [my music] now, they will..

Music is the healing force of the universe..