Quote by Thomas Carlyle

Not our logical faculty, but our imaginative one is king over us. I might say, priest and prophet to lead us to heaven-ward, or magician and wizard to lead us hellward.

Not our logical faculty, but our imaginative one is king ove

Summary

This quote suggests that our imagination holds more power over us than our logical thinking. It implies that our imaginative faculty can guide us towards heavenly aspirations, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment as priest and prophet would. On the other hand, it can also lead us towards harmful and negative paths as a magician or wizard who can lure us towards destructive actions. This highlights the influential role of our imagination in shaping our thoughts, beliefs, and actions, ultimately determining the direction of our lives.

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By Thomas Carlyle

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