Imagination Quote by Kevin Horsley
““Emile Coue pointed out that, “When the imagination and the will are in conflict, the imagination always wins.” If you ‘will’ yourself to remember, and your imagination is not on the task, you will have zero retention and recall. Your imagination is the place of all your memory power.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Memory Mastery, 2018
When imagination and will clash, imagination dominates, leading to poor memory performance if not aligned with intention.
In simple terms: Imagination overrides will, hurting memory.
Key Takeaway
Align imagination with intention.
Themes
memory
imagination
willpower
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
educational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- studying
- public speaking
- skill acquisition
- exam preparation
Key Concepts
cognitive psychology
learning strategies
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you harness imagination to aid recall?
- What techniques align will and imagination?
A Different Perspective
If imagination is misused, it can create false memories.
