Quote by Oren Peli

In many cases your imagination is much more effective than what can be shown. It primes you to know something is about to happen - the anticipation and anxiety is worse than what ends up happening.

In many cases your imagination is much more effective than w

Summary

This quote speaks to the power of the human imagination and its ability to create vivid and intense experiences. It suggests that our anticipation of an event or outcome can often be more intense and anxiety-inducing than the actual experience itself. Our minds have the capacity to imagine worst-case scenarios, generating anxiety and anticipation, but reality may not always match our imagined fears. In essence, this quote emphasizes the psychological impact of imagination and how it can potentially make us feel more deeply than reality does.

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