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“My reading and drawing drew me away from the ordinary interests, and I lived a great deal in the world of imagination, feeding upon any book that fell into my hands. When I had got hold of a really thick book like Hugo's 'Les Miserables,' I was happy and would go off into a corner to devour it.” quote by Jacob Epstein
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“My reading and drawing drew me away from the ordinary interests, and I lived a great deal in the world of imagination, feeding upon any book that fell into my hands. When I had got hold of a really thick book like Hugo's 'Les Miserables,' I was happy and would go off into a corner to devour it.”

Jacob Epstein

About This Quote

Source Interview: Unpublished interview, 1970s

Immersion in books and imagination provides an escape from mundane life and fuels creative growth.

In simple terms: Books and imagination offer an escape and creativity.

Key Takeaway

Read widely, nurture imagination.

Themes

creativity escape learning

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

personal literary

When to use this quote

  • reading
  • writing
  • artistic pursuits
  • self‑development

Key Concepts

imagination literature personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does imagination influence your daily decisions?
  • What balance do you need between reality and fantasy?
A Different Perspective

May neglect real‑world responsibilities while day‑dreaming.

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