Quote by C. S. Lewis

For me, reason is the natural organ of truth; but imagination is the organ of meaning. Imagination, producing new metaphors or revivifying old, is not the cause of truth, but its condition.

For me, reason is the natural organ of truth; but imaginatio

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of both reason and imagination in different aspects of understanding. The author suggests that while reason is essential for determining truth, it is imagination that gives meaning to that truth. Imagination allows us to create new metaphors, breathe life into old ones, and provide context to the factual information provided by reason. It suggests that without imagination, truth may exist but lack depth and significance. Therefore, imagination is considered a necessary condition for extracting meaning and imbuing truth with purpose.

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