Evidence Quote by Rita Dove
“You have to imagine it possible before you can see something. You can have the evidence right in front of you, but if you can't imagine something that has never existed before, it's impossible.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: "Imagining Possibility" (hypothetical collection), 2020
Imagining a concept is a prerequisite for recognizing it; without mental visualization, even present evidence feels impossible.
In simple terms: You must picture something before you can accept it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate vivid imagination.
Themes
creativity
perception
belief
Mood
inspired
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- innovation workshops
- scientific research
- personal goal setting
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
visualization
cognitive framing
possibility thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents you from visualizing the unfamiliar?
- How can you expand your mental picture?
A Different Perspective
Imagination can be limited by existing mental models, blocking new ideas.
