Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Imagination allows us to explore new possibilities, even if they are not real yet.
- In plain terms
- Imagination helps us explore new ideas and places.
- What can you take from it?
- Use imagination to imagine new possibilities and drive progress.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What new worlds does your imagination create?
- How does imagination help you solve problems?
Another view
Imagination without action may not lead to real change.
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