“We used to think that if we knew one, we knew two, because one and one are two. We are finding that we must learn a great deal more about 'and.”
As quoted in A Dictionary of Scientific Quotations (1991) by Alan L. Mackay, p. 79
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When he changed over from solo form to group ballet of synchronized action and rhythm thus creating a dynamic impact on the audience in [Raksha Bharadia, Me A Handbook For Life, http://books.google.com/books?id=J3BwcatTTZIC&pg=PT179, 2006, Rupa & Company, 978-81-291-1058-9, 179–]
Rajagopalachari, quoted in: R. K. Murthi (1979) Rajaji, life and work, p. 155
“We were the ones who really knew the land and knew what grew there, and how to use it.”
Bodhi Tree lecture (1999)
Context: The word witch is related to the root of the word "willow," a very flexible tree. Since ancient times witches have been known as those who can bend or shape fate. We twist the energies. The idea of witch became synonymous with wise woman, and with others who were herbalists and healers and keepers of the old traditions after the advent of Christianity. We were the ones who really knew the land and knew what grew there, and how to use it.
Music, Mind, and Meaning (1981)
Context: Of what use is musical knowledge? Here is one idea. Each child spends endless days in curious ways; we call this play. A child stacks and packs all kinds of blocks and boxes, lines them up, and knocks them down. … Clearly, the child is learning about space!... how on earth does one learn about time? Can one time fit inside another? Can two of them go side by side? In music, we find out!
As quoted in Le Monde (28 February 1968), when he was Chief of General Staff for Israel
"One Night" (song). Based on "Heartbeats" by José González (originally "The Knife")
("One Night" on YouTube (with lyrics) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4V0oIquNZQ, feat. José González)
Remix albums, We Didn't Invent the Remix (2007)