Diane Ackerman
Diane Ackerman is an American author, poet, and naturalist renowned for her vivid exploration of the natural world. With a Ph.D. in English from Cornell University, she blends science with the arts in works like "A Natural History of the Senses." Ackerman's unique perspective and eloquent prose have earned her acclaim, making her a celebrated voice in both literature and environmental awareness.
Book summaries for books written by Diane Ackerman
Quotes
Smell is the mute sense, the one without words.
We can read the tale of a thousand lives in the face, marveling at the intricate lines, the hidden dimples, the wide eyes, the delicate ears.
The eye that sees is the eye that feels.
The ear is the only true writer and the only true reader.
Taste, which explores the inner world of the body, has become the most mysterious of the senses.
The body is a clarinet, the mind its reed, and the breath is the music.
Touch is the mother of the senses.
We are the only creatures who sense the passage of time, which is both a blessing and a burden.
The senses are the soul's ambassadors.
In a sense, the eye is the first thing a man learns to alter about himself.
Sight is the most noble and instructive of the senses, and it is the one that complicates and enriches our mental life the most.
The senses are our bridge to the world, but we have only a limited number of them and, through the centuries, have made the most of them.