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Basic Elements Quotes

On the essential building blocks

These quotes describe the basic elements behind creative work, whether blending hip hop with other genres or keeping a song's core structure intact.

Mathematics as an expression of the human mind reflects the active will, the contemplative reason, and the desire for aesthetic perfection. Its basic elements are logic and intuition, analysis and construction, generality and individuality.

Quotes by Richard Courant

I come from hip hop for sure, and there are basic elements of that, but then I'll take from somewhere else, like samba, and do it with trap drums. I like going places other people haven't gone before.

Quotes by Kaytranada

The notion that every well educated person would have a mastery of at least the basic elements of the humanities, sciences, and social sciences is a far cry from the specialized education that most students today receive, particularly in the...

Quotes by Joseph Stiglitz

I think if you're writing from the heart, very often, the subject matter will adjust as you age... but you try to write the best song you can possibly write. For us, we have the same basic elements that make...

Quotes by Gerry Beckley

Aesthetic Quotes

Perhaps of all the most basic elements of music, rhythm most directly affects our central nervous system.

Quotes by George Crumb

The love of liberty and the sense of human dignity are the basic elements of the Anarchist creed.

Quotes by Federica Montseny

Frequently Asked Questions

What are 'basic elements' referring to in these quotes?
The core building blocks of a subject or craft, whether that's musical genres, mathematics, or a broad liberal arts education.
Do these quotes connect basic elements to music?
Yes, one quote describes blending hip hop's basic elements with other styles like samba and modern trap drums.
How is education discussed in relation to basic elements?
One quote argues a well-educated person should master the basic elements of humanities, science, and social science.
Is mathematics described using this idea of basic elements?
Yes, one quote calls logic and intuition the basic elements of mathematics as an expression of the human mind.
Do any quotes mention keeping basic elements consistent in songwriting?
Yes, one quote notes that even as subject matter shifts with age, a song can keep the same basic elements at its core.

Others argue that a well-rounded education should give everyone mastery of the basic elements of humanities, science, and math.