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“Every brilliant experiment, like every great work of art, starts with an act of imagination.” quote by Jonah Lehrer
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“Every brilliant experiment, like every great work of art, starts with an act of imagination.”

Jonah Lehrer

About This Quote

Source Book: Proust Was a Neuroscientist, Jonah Lehrer, 2007

Imagination is the essential first step that transforms ideas into experiments or art.

In simple terms: Imagination sparks creation.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate imagination before starting projects.

Themes

creativity innovation art science

Mood

inspired curious

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • research labs
  • art studios
  • product design
  • writing
  • teaching

Key Concepts

Imagination creative process inspiration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you nurture imagination in daily work?
  • What barriers limit creative imagination?
A Different Perspective

Imagination alone isn’t enough; execution matters.

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