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“... And they are like a drug, one needs them oftener and oftener and has to make them more and more exciting - until at last one's imagination won't work at all.” quote by Dodie Smith
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““... And they are like a drug, one needs them oftener and oftener and has to make them more and more exciting - until at last one's imagination won't work at all.””

Dodie Smith

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Addiction intensifies as novelty fades, leading to diminishing imagination.

In simple terms: Addiction dulls imagination.

Key Takeaway

Seek varied experiences.

Themes

addiction imagination novelty

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative work
  • relationships
  • media consumption
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology habit formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep creativity alive?
  • What substitutes can refresh imagination?
A Different Perspective

Novelim may not fully replace imagination.

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