Dreams Quote by Vladimir Nabokov
““I am not concerned with the moron, the ordinary hairless ape, who takes everything in his stride; his only childhood memory is of a mule that bit him; his only consciousness of the future a vision of board and bed. What I am thinking of is the man of imagination and science, whose courage is infinite because his curiosity surpasses his courage.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Gift, 1938
Imagination and scientific curiosity together create boundless courage, surpassing ordinary fear.
In simple terms: Science and imagination give great bravery.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate curiosity and imagination.
Themes
creativity
science
courage
Mood
thoughtful
inspired
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- artistic pursuits
Key Concepts
philosophy
human potential
Questions to Reflect On
- How does curiosity fuel bravery?
- Can imagination solve real problems?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical limits of imagination.
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