Destiny Quote by N. Scott Momaday
“We are what we imagine. Our very existence consists in our imagination of ourselves. Our best destiny is to imagine, at least, completely, who and what, and that we are. The greatest tragedy that can befall us is to go unimagined.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Indian Heritage of American Literature, 1972
Our identity is shaped by the images we create of ourselves; lacking imagination leads to a loss of purpose.
In simple terms: Imagination defines who we are.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate a vivid self‑vision.
Themes
identity
imagination
purpose
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- creative projects
- personal growth
- mental health
Key Concepts
self‑concept
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What picture do you hold of yourself?
- How can you expand your self‑imagining?
A Different Perspective
Without imagination, life can feel directionless and stagnant.
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