[I]t implies great force of subjectivity to accept as…
““[I]t implies great force of subjectivity to accept as certain something in contradiction with rational, normal experience. … Wishes own no restraint, no law, no time; they would be fulfilled without delay on the instant. And behold! miracle is as rapid as a wish is impatient. … [I]t is not in its product or object that miraculous agency is distinguished from the agency of Nature and reason, but only in its mode and process; … The power of miracle is … the power of the imagination.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Miracles stem from imagination, not nature; they are rapid wishes that bypass rational limits.
In simple terms: Imagination fuels miracles.
Cultivate creative imagination.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- innovation
- spiritual experiences
- problem solving
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does imagination shape reality?
- Can wishes become actions?
Imagination alone may not manifest reality.