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Composer

Paul Bowles was an American composer known for his unique musical style and modern interpretations of traditional music. His works combined elements of classical, jazz, and world music, showcasing a rich imagination in music.

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Famous Paul Bowles Quotes

“The landscape was there, and more than ever he felt he could not reach it. The rocks and the sky were everywhere, ready to absolve him, but as always he carried the obstacle within him. He would have said that as he looked at them, the rocks and the sky ceased being themselves, that in the act of passing into his consciousness, they became impure. It was slight consolation to be able to say to himself: "I am stronger than they.”

Consciousness Sky Rocks Strength Landscape

Book:The Sheltering Sky

Source: The Sheltering Sky

“The sky hides the night behind it and shelters the people beneath from the horror that lies above.”

People Lying Night Behinds Sky Horror Shelter Bomb Shelters

Author:Paul Bowles

“A black star appears, a point of darkness in the night sky's clarity. Point of darkness and gateway to repose. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.”

Night Stars Black Darkness Sky Fine Clarity Reach Out Fabric Repose Night Sky Pierce Gateways

Book:The Sheltering Sky: Let it Come Down ; The Spider's House

Source: The Sheltering Sky: Let it Come Down ; The Spider's House

“How fragile we are under the sheltering sky. Behind the sheltering sky is a vast dark universe, and we're just so small.”

Universe Dark Behinds Sky Fragile

Author:Paul Bowles

About the Author

Born: December 30, 1910
Died: November 18, 1999
Known for: Composer
Quotes: 81

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