Quote by Oscar Wilde

Imagination is a quality that was given to man compensate him from whats not. The sense of humor was given to console him from what is.

Imagination is a quality that was given to man compensate hi

Summary

This quote suggests that imagination is a gift that allows humans to escape from the limitations of reality and envision what could be. It implies that imagination serves as a way to compensate for the things that are lacking or missing in our lives. In contrast, the quote states that humor was bestowed upon humans to provide comfort and solace in dealing with the realities of life. Essentially, imagination helps us dream of a better reality, while humor helps us find relief and joy in the present one.

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By Oscar Wilde

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