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“The poverty of our imagination is no measure of say the world's resources. Our posterity will no doubt get fuel in ways that we are unable to devise for them.” quote by George Eliot
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“The poverty of our imagination is no measure of say the world's resources. Our posterity will no doubt get fuel in ways that we are unable to devise for them.”

George Eliot

About This Quote

Human imagination is limited, but future generations will find resources we cannot yet conceive.

In simple terms: Imagination limits us, but future innovation will exceed it.

Key Takeaway

Invest in creative thinking for future solutions.

Themes

imagination future resourcefulness

Mood

optimistic forward‑looking

Type

environmental technological

When to use this quote

  • research funding
  • education reform
  • long‑term planning

Key Concepts

innovation sustainability generational equity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we expand our imaginative capacity?
  • What resources will future societies need?
A Different Perspective

Current constraints may hinder progress.

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