Quote by Terry Pratchett

I've always felt that what I have going for me is not my imagination, because everyone has an imagination. What I have is a relentlessly controlled imagination. What looks like wild invention is actually quite carefully calculated.

I've always felt that what I have going for me is not my ima

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker believes their unique advantage does not lie in having an imagination, as everyone possesses one. Instead, they assert that their strength lies in their ability to tightly control and manage their imagination. They claim that their seemingly imaginative creations are actually the result of meticulous calculation and planning, rather than spontaneous and chaotic ideas. This statement emphasizes the importance of discipline and control in shaping one's creative output.

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Imagination

By Terry Pratchett

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