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Those people who recognise that imagination is reality's master, we call sages, and those who act upon it, we call artists.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Imagination shapes our understanding of reality, separating artists and sages from others.
This quote by Tom Robbins emphasizes the profound impact of imagination on our perception of the world. It suggests that those who recognize and harness the power of imagination to interpret or influence reality are considered wise, while those who actively create and bring their imaginative visions to life are deemed artists. Essentially, both sages and artists play crucial roles in shaping human experience through their understanding and expression of imagination.
Themes
ImaginationRealityArtWisdomCreation
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on creativity, I shared this quote to inspire students to embrace their imagination.
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