Computers Quote by Wendell Berry
““LEACH: You write by hand and, famously, do not own a computer. Is there some kind of physical pleasure to be taken in writing by hand? BERRY: Yes, but I don’t know how I’d prove it. I have a growing instinct to avoid mechanical distractions and screens because I want to be in the presence of this place. I like to write by the ambient daylight because I don’t want to miss it. As I grow older, I grieve over every moment I’m gone from this place, because it is inexhaustibly interesting to me.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1995
Berry values handwritten work for its tactile focus and avoidance of digital distraction, seeking presence in natural light and place.
In simple terms: He prefers writing by hand to stay connected with his surroundings.
Key Takeaway
Choose a physical medium for focused creativity.
Themes
mindfulness
creativity
nature
technology
presence
Mood
reflective
calm
nostalgic
Type
philosophical
personal
When to use this quote
- Writing a journal
- sketching outdoors
- crafting letters
- working in daylight
- avoiding screens
Key Concepts
Sensory immersion
digital minimalism
place attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the medium affect your thought process?
- What environments help you focus?
A Different Perspective
Physical writing can be slower and less editable than digital methods.
