Quotes by Herbie Hancock

Explore a curated collection of 22 quotes by Herbie Hancock. Discover timeless wisdom, insightful thoughts, and memorable words that have inspired readers around the world. Browse through the gallery below and click on any quote to read more.

Creativity and artistic endeavors have a mission that goes far beyond just making music for the sake of music — Herbie Hancock
It's not the style that motivates me, as much as an attitude of openness that I have when I go into a project. — Herbie Hancock
My hope is that the music will serve as a metaphor for the actions taken by the inhabitants of this wonderful planet as — Herbie Hancock
The cool thing is that jazz is really a wonderful example of the great characteristics of Buddhism and great characteris — Herbie Hancock
Back in the day for me was a great time in my life - I was in my 20s. Most people refer to their experiences in their tw — Herbie Hancock
Music happens to be an art form that transcends language. — Herbie Hancock
Music is the tool to express life - and all that makes a difference. — Herbie Hancock
It is people's hearts that move the age. — Herbie Hancock
It's part of life to have obstacles. It's about overcoming obstacles that's the key to happiness. — Herbie Hancock
In World War II, jazz absolutely was the music of freedom, and then in the Cold War, behind the Iron Curtain, same thing — Herbie Hancock
When I was six, my best friend's parents bought him a piano. My mother noticed that every time I would go to his house, — Herbie Hancock
Being vulnerable is allowing yourself to trust. That's hard for a lot of people to do. They feel a lot more secure if th — Herbie Hancock
I don't see how we can have both the freedoms we had before and the safety net that we all need considering the way the — Herbie Hancock
It's easy to get sidetracked with technology, and that is the danger, but ultimately you have to see what works with the — Herbie Hancock
The thing that we possess, that machines don't, is the ability to exhibit wisdom. — Herbie Hancock
Without wisdom, the future has no meaning, no valuable purpose. — Herbie Hancock
You can practice to attain knowledge, but you can't practice to attain wisdom. — Herbie Hancock
World peace is no longer some pie-in-the-sky thing, because no single person or country is going to solve it on their ow — Herbie Hancock
As a human being, I'm concerned about the world that I live in. So, I'm concerned about peace. I'm concerned about - abo — Herbie Hancock
It's part of life to have obstacles. It's about overcoming obstacles that's the key to happiness. — Herbie Hancock