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Reason clears and plants the wilderness of the imagination to harvest the wheat of art
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"Reason clears and plants the wilderness of the imagination to harvest the wheat of art"

- Austin O'Malley

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In this quote, Austin O'Malley recommends that reason is an effective tool that can change the disorderly and untamed landscape of the creativity into a fertile ground for imagination. By using factor, one can eliminate the mess and confusion of the mind and plant the seeds of motivation and development. This procedure is likened to farming, where the wild and thick fields are tamed and cultivated to produce an abundant harvest. Similarly, the imagination, when supported and assisted by reason, can yield the fruits of art. O'Malley highlights the significance of reason in the creative process, stressing its ability to bring order and structure to the disorderly realm of the creativity.
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Austin O'Malley This quote is written / told by Austin O'Malley between October 1, 1858 and 1932. He was a famous Physicist from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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