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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?” quote by Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle
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“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?”

Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle

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.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate imagination and wonder.

Themes

imagination joy human nature creativity

Mood

inspirational contemplative

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • education
  • childhood play
  • artistic pursuits
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role does imagination play in solving real problems?
  • How can we balance fantasy with responsibility?
A Different Perspective

The view may idealize imagination without addressing practical needs.

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