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Stretch marks Quote by N.D. Wilson

“A neutral observer would not find this world to be believable. Ergo, the cause of said unbelievable world must place similar stretch marks on the imagination. Step” quote by N.D. Wilson
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““A neutral observer would not find this world to be believable. Ergo, the cause of said unbelievable world must place similar stretch marks on the imagination. Step””

N.D. Wilson

About This Quote

Source Book: The Dark Beyond the Stars by N.D. Wilson, 2015

The quote suggests that a world that feels implausible must stretch our imagination, and recognizing that stretch is essential to belief.

In simple terms: Unbelievable worlds stretch imagination, making them believable.

Key Takeaway

Accept imaginative stretch as part of reality.

Themes

imagination belief perception

Mood

curious thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing fiction
  • designing games
  • visual arts
  • conceptual brainstorming

Key Concepts

cognitive flexibility creative thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does disbelief fuel imagination?
  • When does imagination become too far from reality?
A Different Perspective

The claim may overstate the necessity of disbelief for creativity.

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