Quote by John Ruskin

An unimaginative person can neither be reverent or kind.

An unimaginative person can neither be reverent or kind.

Summary

This quote suggests that an unimaginative person lacks the ability to appreciate or show reverence and kindness. Imaginative thinking allows individuals to have a deeper understanding of the world and the people in it, enabling them to recognize the value and worth of others. Reverence and kindness require empathy and the ability to see beyond one's own perspective, which often stems from a creative and imaginative mind. Hence, this quote implies that without imagination, it is challenging for a person to possess genuine reverence and kindness towards others.

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