Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Nothing is more fearful than imagination without taste.

Nothing is more fearful than imagination without taste.

Summary

This quote suggests that imagination alone is not enough; it must be tempered and guided by taste or discernment. Without taste, imagination can spiral into fear and uncertainty. It highlights the importance of having good judgment and an aesthetic sense to harness the power of the imagination in a positive way. Imagination without taste could lead to creating or envisioning things that are grotesque or horrifying, amplifying fear rather than sparking creativity and ideation.

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By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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