Quote by e. e. (Edward Estlin) cummings

Knowledge is a polite word for dead but not buried imagination.

Knowledge is a polite word for dead but not buried imaginati

Summary

This quote suggests that knowledge, although viewed as highly valued, can sometimes limit our imagination by confining our thoughts to what is already known. The concept of "dead but not buried imagination" implies that imagination has the potential to be suppressed or restrained by the acquisition of knowledge. It hints at the importance of nurturing and embracing our imaginative capacities, even in the face of established knowledge, in order to continuously explore and create new ideas and possibilities.

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By e. e. (Edward Estlin) cummings

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