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Fantasy is an exercise bicycle for the mind. It might not take you anywhere, but it tones up the muscles that can. Of co
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"Fantasy is an exercise bicycle for the mind. It might not take you anywhere, but it tones up the muscles that can. Of course, I could be wrong"

- Terry Pratchett

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This quote by Terry Pratchett recommends that dream can be beneficial for the mind, even if it does not take you anywhere. He compares fantasy to a workout bike, which does not take you anywhere, but it does help to condition the muscles. This indicates that dream can help to reinforce the mind, even if it does not lead to any concrete outcomes. Pratchett acknowledges that he might be wrong, but he believes that fantasy can be helpful for the mind. This quote encourages readers to check out fantasy and to use it as a method to exercise their minds. It suggests that even if fantasy does not result in any concrete outcomes, it can still be advantageous for the mind.

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Terry Pratchett This quote is written / told by Terry Pratchett between April 28, 1948 and March 12, 2015. He was a famous Author from United Kingdom. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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