Allusion Quote by Jean-Francois Lyotard
“It is our business not to supply reality but to invent allusions to the conceivable which cannot be presented.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Postmodern Condition, 1979
Reality is limited; we must create imagined possibilities beyond what can be directly shown.
In simple terms: Create ideas beyond what we can see.
Key Takeaway
Imagine beyond current limits.
Themes
imagination
philosophy
creativity
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- theoretical work
- future planning
- innovation
- design
Key Concepts
postmodernism
representation
conceptualization
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen possibilities can you envision?
- How do you balance imagination with practicality?
A Different Perspective
Imagined concepts may be unrealistic.
