Change Quote by Brandon Sanderson
““Before the Wright brothers flew, flying was fantasy. Before the civil rights movement, people getting along together and the races being equal was a fantasy. Things change because we imagine a different world, a world that is not. And I think that imagination is one of the most important and defining aspects of human existence: our ability to imagine a world that is not.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Brandon Sanderson, 2020
Imagination drives societal change by envisioning futures that do not yet exist, turning fantasies into realities.
In simple terms: Imagining new worlds creates change.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate bold imagination.
Themes
creativity
progress
vision
Mood
hopeful
inspired
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy making
- artistic creation
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
social change
innovation
human potential
Questions to Reflect On
- What world do you imagine that could improve society?
- How can you turn imagined futures into concrete steps?
A Different Perspective
Imagination alone cannot overcome structural barriers without action.
