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Color Quote by Diane Ackerman

“When I set a glass prism on a windowsill and allow the sun to flood through it, a spectrum of colors dances on the floor. What we call "white" is a rainbow of colored rays packed into a small space. The prism sets them free. Love is the white light of emotion.” quote by Diane Ackerman
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“When I set a glass prism on a windowsill and allow the sun to flood through it, a spectrum of colors dances on the floor. What we call "white" is a rainbow of colored rays packed into a small space. The prism sets them free. Love is the white light of emotion.”

Diane Ackerman

About This Quote

Source Book: The Year of Magical Thinking by Diane Ackerman, 2010

White light is a blend of many colors; love, like light, contains many emotions that become visible when shared.

In simple terms: Love is many emotions together.

Key Takeaway

Share love to reveal its colors.

Themes

love perception color

Mood

reflective creative

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • artistic expression
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

spectrum emotion unity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you express love’s many shades?
  • What colors does your love show?
A Different Perspective

Complex emotions may be overwhelming.

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