Don't just live the length of your life - live the width of it as well.
Diane AckermanRead
Knee-deep in the cosmic overwhelm, Iβm stricken by the ricochet wonder of it all: the plain everythingness of everything, in cahoots with the everythingness of everything else.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the awe and interconnectedness of all things in the universe.
Diane Ackerman's quote captures the profound sense of wonder that arises from contemplating the vastness and complexity of the universe. It highlights how everything is interconnected, suggesting that there is beauty and significance in the very existence of all things, evoking a feeling of humility and appreciation for the intricacies of life.
Themes
UniverseWonderInterconnectednessEverythingnessAwe
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about the importance of appreciating life, one might quote Ackerman to illustrate the beauty of existence.
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