Bit
A bit (a contraction of binary digit) is the basic capacity of information in computing and telecommunications; a bit can have the value of either 1 or 0 (one or zero) only. These attributes may be implemented, in a variety of systems, by means of a two state device.
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“unless I can shake myself free of my dog, my flag,
of my desk, my mind, I find life a bit of a drag.
Not always, mind you. Usually Im like my frying pan
useful, graceful, sturdy and with no caper, no plan.”
—Anne Sexton (19281974)
“The average Kentuckian may appear a bit confused in his knowledge of history, but he is firmly certain about current politics. Kentucky cannot claim first place in political importance, but it tops the list in its keen enjoyment of politics for its own sake. It takes the average Kentuckian only a matter of moments to dispose of the weather and personal helath, but he never tires of a political discussion.”
—For the State of Kentucky, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)
“One has to completely humiliate oneself to be what the Beatles were, and thats what I resent. I didnt know, I didnt foresee. It happened bit by bit, gradually, until this complete craziness is surrounding you, and youre doing exactly what you dont want to do with people you cant standthe people you hated when you were ten.”
—John Lennon (19401980)