“ When we get down to the very basics of human life we find that we arrive to take a ride on spaceship Earth for several decades and then we leave. Steven Magee
“ As I get older, I use less jewelry - necklace or earrings each morning, not both; my clothes are getting more basic - fewer colours and simpler cuts; and my make-up is stripped back to basics. Tracy Chevalier
“ School taught me how to do language, maths and science; it failed to teach me the very basics of how to keep my home healthy. Steven Magee
“ When I decided to launch my first knitwear line, it was because I saw a void in the basics category. The editors were always looking for cool, fashion-forward tees and sweaters. So that's where I star… Alexander Wang
“ I have to admit that I only read 'War and Peace' when I was 40. But I knew the basics before then. Umberto Eco
“ Gratifying when the basics reflect a fresh light, leading to real continuing ed. Phillip Gary Smith
