Heart, we will forget him, You and I, tonight! You must forget the warmth he gave, I will forget the light.
Emily DickinsonRead
The possible's slow fuse is lit by the Imagination.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Imagination ignites the spark that makes possibilities come to life.
This quote by Emily Dickinson suggests that while possibilities may seem remote or challenging to grasp, it is the power of imagination that ignites the process of bringing those possibilities into reality. Imagination acts as a catalyst that fuels creativity and innovation, illuminating a path forward toward what can be accomplished.
Themes
ImaginationPossibilitiesCreativityInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about goal setting, one might say, 'As Emily Dickinson noted, the possible's slow fuse is lit by the Imagination, reminding us to dream big.'
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