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Skill without imagination is craftsmanship and gives us many useful objects such as wickerwork picnic baskets. Imaginati
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"Skill without imagination is craftsmanship and gives us many useful objects such as wickerwork picnic baskets. Imagination without skill gives us modern art"

- Tom Stoppard

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In this quote, Tom Stoppard highlights the significance of both ability and imagination in producing significant and helpful items. He recommends that skill alone, without creativity, can only produce practical and practical items such as wickerwork picnic baskets. These items might serve a purpose, but they lack the creativity and development that originates from imagination. On the other hand, creativity without ability can cause the production of modern-day art, which might be aesthetically striking however does not have the technical proficiency and workmanship of more traditional types. Stoppard's words advise us that a balance of both ability and creativity is required for really remarkable and impactful developments.

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Tom Stoppard This quote is written / told by Tom Stoppard somewhere between July 3, 1937 and today. He was a famous Dramatist from England. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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