--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Let us not can and store preconceived…" description: "\"“Let us not can and store preconceived ideas in our minds. A freewheeling imagination can only function or reach its real height if it is liberated fro..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cc3/erik-pevernagie-688_imagination_let-us-not-can-and-store-preconceived-id_930047.jpg" --- # Let us not can and store preconceived ideas in our minds… ![“Let us not can and store preconceived ideas in our minds. A freewheeling imagination can only function or reach its real height if it is liberated from canning ”old thinking” and adopting imposed “packaged mental trips.” ("Ready-to-wear thinking")” quote by Erik Pevernagie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cc3/erik-pevernagie-688_imagination_let-us-not-can-and-store-preconceived-id_930047.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cc3/erik-pevernagie-688_imagination_let-us-not-can-and-store-preconceived-id_930047.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cc3/erik-pevernagie-688_imagination_let-us-not-can-and-store-preconceived-id_930047.jpg) > ““Let us not can and store preconceived ideas in our minds. A freewheeling imagination can only function or reach its real height if it is liberated from canning ”old thinking” and adopting imposed “packaged mental trips.” ("Ready-to-wear thinking")”” [Erik Pevernagie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/erik-pevernagie/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote urges freeing imagination from rigid, pre‑existing concepts, encouraging open, unstructured thinking for true creativity. **In simple terms:** Free imagination needs to be unburdened by old ideas. Key Takeaway Release old mental patterns to spark creativity. Themes creativity open‑mindedness mental freedom Mood inspired curious Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - brainstorming sessions - artistic creation - problem solving - learning new skills Key Concepts cognitive flexibility innovation imagination Questions to Reflect On - How can you identify and discard limiting beliefs? - What practices help keep your mind open? 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