Quote by Joseph Conrad

Only in men's imagination does every truth find an effective and undeniable existence. Imagination, not invention, is the supreme master of art as of life.

Only in men's imagination does every truth find an effective

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This quote suggests that truth exists in the realm of imagination, rather than through objective proof or invention. It implies that the perception of truth is subjective and shaped by individual imagination. It also emphasizes the significance of imagination in both art and life, asserting that it holds a powerful role as the ultimate authority in shaping our understanding of reality.

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