Quote by L. Frank Baum

Imagination has brought mankind through the dark ages to its present state of civilization. Imagination led Columbus to discover America. Imagination led Franklin to discover electricity.

Imagination has brought mankind through the dark ages to its

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of imagination in human progress and development. It suggests that the ability to envision and dream of what seems beyond the current reality is what has propelled mankind out of the dark ages and into the civilized world we live in today. The examples of Columbus discovering America and Franklin discovering electricity serve to exemplify how imagination can lead to significant discoveries and advancements in various fields of knowledge. It suggests that imagination is a powerful tool that has the potential to transform and shape our understanding of the world.

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By L. Frank Baum

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