Chimes Quote by Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle
“Ah! si l'on o" tait les chime' res aux hommes, quel plaisir leur resterait? Oh! If man were robbed of his fantasies, what pleasure would be left him?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Lettres choisies, Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle, 1710
If humanity loses its imagination, life becomes dull and joyless.
In simple terms: Without fantasies, life is empty.
Cultivate imagination and wonder.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- childhood play
- artistic pursuits
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does imagination play in solving real problems?
- How can we balance fantasy with responsibility?
The view may idealize imagination without addressing practical needs.