Science is history arranged according to the superstition and taste of the moment. The vocabulary of scholars has no wit, no salt. These heavy tomes have no soul, they are filled with distress.
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I'm not an extraordinary worker, I'm an extraordinary daydreamer. I exceed all my fantasies-even that of writing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the value of imagination over mere hard work, suggesting that daydreaming and creativity can lead to extraordinary achievements.
Blaise Cendrars' quote highlights the importance of imagination and creative thinking in achieving success. While many may focus solely on hard work and productivity, Cendrars suggests that it is the ability to dream and envision greater possibilities that allows one to surpass expectations and achieve remarkable outcomes, particularly in the realm of creativity, such as writing.
Themes
ImaginationDaydreamingCreativityWritingFantasy
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about creativity, one could use this quote to encourage artistic students.
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