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“Every one who has seriously investigated a novel question, who has really interrogated Nature with a view to a distinct answer, will bear me out in saying that it requires intense and sustained effort of imagination.” quote by George Henry Lewes
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“Every one who has seriously investigated a novel question, who has really interrogated Nature with a view to a distinct answer, will bear me out in saying that it requires intense and sustained effort of imagination.”

George Henry Lewes

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Source Book: The Philosophy of Nature by George Henry Lewes, 1865

Deep investigation of new questions demands prolonged imaginative effort to uncover distinct answers.

In simple terms: Intense imagination needed for novel investigations.

Key Takeaway

Commit to sustained creative work.

Themes

curiosity imagination research

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

analytical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • academic research
  • product development
  • problem solving
  • innovation

Key Concepts

philosophy scientific method creativity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you nurture imagination in routine tasks?
  • What limits can hinder sustained creative effort?
A Different Perspective

Imagination alone may not guarantee practical results without resources.

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