With human beings it could be argued that all music-making is, in essence, grounded in improvisation. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes argue being essence
What the flamingo teaches a child, at that subliminal level where animal encounters work, is that gravity is not just a limitation, but also a possible partner in an intriguing, potentially joyful game. John Burnside animalchildencounter share on social
Once upon a time, forests were repositories of magic for the human race. John Burnside foresthumanmagic Change image and share on social
High Alpine meadows, like their near relatives prairie, desert and certain varieties of wetland, teach us to consider the world from a fresh perspective, to open our eyes and take account of what we have missed, reminding us that, in spite of our emphasis on the visual in everyday speech, we see so very little of the world. John Burnside accountalpinedesert share on social
When I have a creative insight, there is a high. I think back in the day, I made music as much as I did because it made me feel so good. I think you could argue that there is a creative addiction - but, you know, the healthy kind. Lauryn Hill addictionargueback share on social
Wikileaks in its essence is a publisher, pure and simple. They were very much in the same position as 'The New York Times' and 'The Guardian.' Alex Gibney essenceguardianposition Change image and share on social
I think that, in almost all human beings, there is buried a profound tribal instinct that makes us very susceptible to being aroused to patriotic fervour. Adam Hochschild arousebeingbury Change image and share on social