Quote by Alan Lightman, Einstein's Dreams

There is a place where time stands still....illuminated by only the most feeble red light, for light is diminished to almost nothing at the center of time, its vibrations slowed to echoes in vast canyons, its intensity reduced to the faint glow of fireflies.

There is a place where time stands still....illuminated by o

Summary

This quote suggests the existence of a timeless and secluded place, where time loses its conventional qualities. The reference to a feeble red light implies a lack of illumination and vitality at the center of time. The vibrations of light are described as faint echoes, and the intensity is compared to the gentle glow of fireflies. Overall, this quote paints a picture of a tranquil and altered perception of time, where its usual progression and brightness fade away.

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By Alan Lightman, Einstein's Dreams

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