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The witch-doctor who beats out a rhythm on his drum--or who has an assistant do the same--accomplishes a concentration of mind, a lulling of the senses, and a recession from the world for his hearers to a greater extent than they would have been able to accomplish for themselves.

-- Notebooks Category 14: The Arts in Culture > Chapter 4 : Reflections On Specific Arts > # 335