Quote by Thomas Bailey Aldrich

I like to have a thing suggested rather than told in full. When every detail is given, the mind rests satisfied, and the imagination loses the desire to use its own wings.

I like to have a thing suggested rather than told in full. W

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This quote suggests that the speaker prefers hints or partial stories rather than full explanations. By leaving some details unsaid, the mind is engaged and stimulated, allowing the imagination to fill in the gaps. The quote implies that when everything is explicitly laid out, there is no room for individual interpretation or creative thinking. By leaving space for the imagination to soar, the speaker believes that the experience of the story or suggestion becomes more fulfilling and captivating.

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