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Circumstances Quote by Marie Corelli

“Imagination is the supreme endowment of the poet and romanticist. It is a kind of second sight, which conveys the owner of it to places he has never seen, and surrounds him with strange circumstances of which he is merely the spiritual eyewitness.” quote by Marie Corelli
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“Imagination is the supreme endowment of the poet and romanticist. It is a kind of second sight, which conveys the owner of it to places he has never seen, and surrounds him with strange circumstances of which he is merely the spiritual eyewitness.”

Marie Corelli

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Sorrows of Satan, 1895

Imagination lets the poet see unseen worlds, becoming a spiritual witness to the unknown.

In simple terms: Imagination reveals unseen realms.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate imagination for deeper insight.

Themes

imagination poetry vision spirituality

Mood

inspirational contemplative

Type

philosophical creative

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • artistic creation
  • daydreaming

Key Concepts

creative insight transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does imagination shape your perception?
  • When does imagination become distraction?
A Different Perspective

Imagination can detach from reality; may lead to escapism.

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