Creativity Quote by Thomas Carlyle
“Not our Logical, Mensurative faculty, but our Imaginative one is King over us; I might say, Priest and Prophet to lead us heavenward; or Magician and Wizard to lead us hellward.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Sartor Resartus, 1833
Imagination dominates over logic, guiding humanity toward either divine inspiration or destructive magic.
In simple terms: Imagination rules, shaping destiny.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate imagination wisely.
Themes
creativity
logic
spirituality
power
Mood
inspirational
cautionary
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- art
- leadership
- politics
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you follow intuition or reason?
- What role does imagination play in your decisions?
A Different Perspective
Imagination can be misused for harmful ends.
