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...spirit forces. Kneeling "conveys belief that life demands the beautiful giving of the self to persons of honor." A standing posture implicitly suggests power, life, fortitude, kingliness-as in (amid a host of other examples) the sacred fetishes of Zaire, wooden figures into which tribesmen ceremonially hammer nails as a proof of moral integrity; the fetish, they believe, will kill any evil-spirited person who adds a nail...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Art: Legacies of the Dance | 6/24/1974 | See Source »

...just wanted to nail down this one point, because it was confusing...

Author: By Scott A. Kaufer, * 1974, THE HARVARD CRIMSON INC. SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON, | Title: St. Clair Keeps Nixon Hanging On | 6/13/1974 | See Source »

...will die for the right to hammer one nail into the wall of the people's research health center," Seale explained. "That is what revolution is about...

Author: By Seth M. Kupferberg, | Title: Bobby Seale Blasts President, Says Revolution's Being Built | 5/3/1974 | See Source »

...around after we've won and I'll show you a celebration." No doubt. But he will celebrate after the next home run, even if the Braves lose. Each successive homer now sets a new record. Given the Hammer's opening-day form, he will likely nail the mark so high that it will take at least another 40 years for some other slugger to reach...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: It's Almost Over With | 4/15/1974 | See Source »

...Every added day is another nail in the coffin of Family Stations's claim," Misch said...

Author: By Philip Weiss, | Title: FCC to Consider Granting Hearing on WCAS Dispute | 3/5/1974 | See Source »

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