"The evocative power of the drum can be compared to the Trinity. The drum's frame comes from the trunk of a tree, and that tree has a spirit. It is not dead wood. There is also spirit in the animal skin. If there wasn't, it would not produce sound. Those, plus the spirit of the person playing become an irresistible force."

-- Babatunde Olatunji

#Animal Quotes #Tree Quotes #Skins Quotes

“When I was younger, I used to be a high jumper before I switched to hurdles.”
“Iâ€™VE ALWAYS BEEN A REBEL. I NEVER DO THINGS THE WAY THEYâ€™RE SUPPOSED TO BE DONE. EITHER I GO IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OR I CREATE A NEW DIRECTION FOR MYSELF, REGARDLESS OF WHAT THE RULES ARE OR WHAT SOCIETY SAYS.”
“The very people you trusted most could become like strangers in their longing...”

Source : Lynne Reid Banks (2010). “The Secret of the Indian”, p.139, Yearling
“God's will has to be done in unifying people and companies to get that gas line built, so pray for that. From a speech in 2007-JUN at the Wasilla Assembly of God church. 3,4”
“Once we are destined to live out our lives in the prison of our mind, our duty is to furnish it well.”
“Black History Month must be more than just a month of remembrance; it should be a tribute to our history and reminder of the work that lies in the months and years ahead.”
“Tattoo on the lower back? Might as well be a bullseye.”
“Character matters; leadership descends from character.”

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