Henry Ward BeecherThe soul without imagination is what an observatory would be without a telescope.
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The soul without imagination is what an observatory would be without a telescope. This quote captures the idea that humans need imagination in order to make themselves better. You would not notice much about the world or yourself if you never had imagination. Imagination allows people to see what they want.
Imagination helps people to see what they are capable of achieving. Imagination can be very useful in finding solutions to problems. When you have no imagination, it is hard to find solutions to problems, but with imagination, you can find solutions to difficult situations.
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