As a child, you respond physically, tactically. You're delighted by sound, you're delighted by recognizing something. It's like hide and seek. Is it there? Is it not there? Is it this note? Is it not this note? It's one fantastic game.
Yo-Yo MaRead
It's easy for me to care about Toronto, because Toronto is a community that cares about itself. It represents the world. It talks to itself, and because it does, it figures out that there must be a music garden as part of its existence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the importance of community and self-care in fostering a supportive environment.
Yo-Yo Ma emphasizes the interconnection between individuals within a community, suggesting that a community that truly cares for itself can thrive and nurture important elements of its existence, such as cultural and artistic expressions. The reference to a 'music garden' symbolizes the creativity and harmony that can arise when people engage deeply with their surroundings and each other.
Themes
CommunityCareSupportCultureCreativityToronto
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about community initiatives, this quote could be used to emphasize the importance of local engagement.
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