Computers Quote by Diane Ackerman
““would escape to his own private planet, Ro, where an imaginary astronomer friend, Zi, had finally succeeded in building a machine to convert radiant sunlight into moral strength. Using it to waft peace throughout the universe, Zi””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Year of Magical Thinking, Diane Ackerman, 2005
A desire to retreat to a personal sanctuary where imagination fuels moral power and spreads peace.
In simple terms: Seeking a private world where imagination creates moral strength.
Key Takeaway
Create personal spaces that nurture moral purpose.
Themes
solitude
imagination
morality
peace
creativity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal retreat
- creative work
- conflict resolution
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
ethical imagination
inner world
moral energy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can imagination translate into tangible moral action?
- What personal sanctuary can you cultivate?
A Different Perspective
Idealized retreats may ignore real-world responsibilities.
![“Symbolic of life, hair bolts from our head[s]. Like the earth, it can be harvested, but it will rise again. We can change its color and texture when the mood strikes us, but in time it will return to its original form, just as Nature will in time turn our precisely laid-out cities into a weed-way.” quote by Diane Ackerman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/707/diane-ackerman-1035_cities_symbolic-of-life-hair-bolts-from-our-hea_194991.jpg)
