Computers Quote by Thea von Harbou
““And then he grasped that this city of machines, this city of sobriety, this fanatic for work, sought, at night, the mighty counterpoise to the frenzy of the day’s work—that this city, at night, lost itself, as one insane, as one entirely witless, in the intoxication of a pleasure, which, flinging up to all heights, hurtling down to all depths, was boundlessly blissful and boundlessly destructive””
About This Quote
Source Book: Metropolis by Thea von Harbou, 1925
The city’s relentless work ethic creates a night‑time escape into reckless, ecstatic pleasure that is both liberating and destructive.
In simple terms: Work drives a wild, harmful night escape.
Key Takeaway
Balance work with mindful recreation.
Themes
work
pleasure
destruction
balance
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- nightlife
- urban stress
- creative burnout
- risk taking
Key Concepts
industrialization
psychology
dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you seek balance after intense work?
- What risks arise from unchecked escapism?
A Different Perspective
Such extremes can erode personal well‑being and social stability.
