Everything is linked, ' said an enraptured Baremboim on stage; 'everyone is linked, all our actions have ramifications, and music is a teacher of this interconnected reality.' There was, however, in the letter a mundane, prosaic footnote that nibbled at the very edges of possible understanding, since understanding must always be preceded by human curiosity. Perhaps it will vanish in the charged space between one suicide bomber and the next military bulldozer that buries human beings alive within the imagined security of their own homes; perhaps it will join other shards of recollected moments of curiosity and discovery, to weld into a vessel of receptivity and response. Wole Soyinka
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To understand something is to comprehend it. To understand something is to grasp the meaning of it. To understand something is to know it well. To understand something means that you are able to see the purpose behind it.

The quote “everything is linked” is used to explain that everything's actions have ramifications. This means that every action has an effect on everything else around you, no matter how small. The quote ties in with the idea of interconnectedness, which means that all people are connected to one another or their environment through a chain reaction of events.

This quote is describing how music can be used as a teacher to explain this interconnectedness.

Source: Climate Of Fear: The Quest For Dignity In A Dehumanized World

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