Quote by Oscar Wilde

The imagination imitates. It is the critical spirit that creates.

The imagination imitates. It is the critical spirit that cre

Summary

This quote by Oscar Wilde suggests that while the imagination has the ability to imitate and reproduce ideas, it is the critical spirit that is responsible for true creation. The imagination can draw inspiration from existing concepts and mimic them, but it is the critical spirit, the ability to analyze and question, that leads to the generation of original ideas and creations. It implies that true creativity emerges from a combination of imagination and critical thinking, where the critical spirit brings forth new and fresh perspectives.

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By Oscar Wilde

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