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.
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I really would like to be involved in things and to understand things, and in some ways you've got to be careful what you wish for because I feel very, very blessed to have such an interesting life and to be able to have little snapshots of lives of people from many different parts of the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Wishing for experience and understanding can lead to a rich life, but it's important to be cautious about what you desire.
In this quote, Yo-Yo Ma reflects on the value of being involved in diverse experiences and the richness it brings to his life. He acknowledges the blessings of gaining insight into the lives of people from various backgrounds while also recognizing that such wishing comes with its own complexities and responsibilities.
Themes
ExperienceUnderstandingLifeBlessingDiversity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a discussion about the importance of diverse experiences in personal growth.
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