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What does it mean?
In the evening light, we rest and consider that an imagined world holds ultimate value.
In plain terms
At night we rest and believe imagination is the best thing.
What can you take from it?
Value imagination as a source of ultimate good.

Where it applies

  • evening reflection
  • creative work
  • philosophical inquiry

Putting it to work

  • writing fiction
  • contemplating art
  • relaxing

Questions to consider

  • Is imagination the ultimate good?
  • What value do you place on rest?

Another view

It prioritizes imagined worlds over physical reality without proof.

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