Expected Quote by Samuel Alexander
“An object is not first imagined or thought about and then expected or willed, but in being actively expected it is imagined as future and in being willed it is thought.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical essay: "The Nature of Thought", 1916
Ideas arise from active expectation and will, not passive imagination.
In simple terms: Thoughts form through expectation and will.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate active expectation to shape ideas.
Themes
thought
will
imagination
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative planning
- goal setting
- innovation processes
Key Concepts
philosophy
cognitive science
ontology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does expectation shape your creative work?
- Can will alone generate new ideas?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on will may neglect subconscious influences.
