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What does it mean?
The author rejects imaginative speculation, asserting that his natural disposition is grounded in reality.
In plain terms
I avoid fantasy because it goes against my nature.
What can you take from it?
Stay true to your practical nature.

Where it applies

  • decision making
  • creative work
  • self-analysis

Putting it to work

  • avoiding daydreaming
  • focusing on facts
  • self-awareness

Questions to consider

  • Is fantasy ever useful?
  • How much of our nature is fixed?

Another view

Rejecting fantasy entirely can limit creative potential.

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