Imagination quote by Joseph Addison

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Everything that is new or uncommon raises a pleasure in the imagination, because it fills the soul with an agreeable sur
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"Everything that is new or uncommon raises a pleasure in the imagination, because it fills the soul with an agreeable surprise, gratifies its curiosity, and gives it an idea of which it was not before possessed"

- Joseph Addison

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This quote by Joseph Addison speaks to the power of novelty and the happiness it can bring. He suggests that when something is new or uncommon, it can bring pleasure to the creativity. This is due to the fact that it can amaze us, satisfy our curiosity, and give us a concept that we did not have previously. This idea of novelty can be used to numerous elements of life, from the discovery of a new location to the introduction of a brand-new idea. It is the unexpectedness of the new that can bring us happiness and enjoyment. Addison's quote advises us to appreciate the brand-new and uncommon, as it can bring us enjoyment and improve our lives.

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Joseph Addison This quote is written / told by Joseph Addison between May 1, 1672 and June 17, 1719. He was a famous Writer from England, the quote is categorized under the topic Imagination. The author also have 65 other quotes.

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