Quote by Wallace Stevens

The imagination is man's power over nature.

The imagination is man's power over nature.

Summary

This quote suggests that the faculty of imagination gives human beings the ability to transcend and manipulate the natural world. It implies that through creative thinking and envisioning possibilities beyond the immediate reality, humans can shape and control nature to suit their needs and desires. The imagination empowers individuals to dream, innovate, and take actions that go beyond the limitations imposed by the natural world, often leading to progress and change.

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By Wallace Stevens

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