Imagination quote by W. Somerset Maugham

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Imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature than in the young
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"Imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature than in the young"

- W. Somerset Maugham

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This quote by W. Somerset Maugham suggests that creativity is a skill that can be developed and improved with practice. Contrary to popular belief, creativity is not something that is only discovered in young people, however is really more powerful in fully grown people. This is most likely due to the fact that fully grown people have more life experience to draw upon when utilizing their creativity. They have actually seen more of the world and have a higher understanding of how things work, which can assist them to create more vivid and in-depth images in their minds. Creativity is a powerful tool that can be used to create art, fix issues, and come up with ingenious options. With practice, anyone can end up being more creative and utilize their creativity to make a favorable effect on the world.

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W. Somerset Maugham This quote is written / told by W. Somerset Maugham between January 25, 1874 and December 16, 1965. He was a famous Playwright from United Kingdom, the quote is categorized under the topic Imagination. The author also have 69 other quotes.

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