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"Le pouvoir de deviner l'invisible à partir du visible, de retracer les implications des choses, de juger l'ensemble par le motif, la condition d'avoir de l'imagination est d'avoir un sens de la vie."

Henry James

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This quote talks about the ability to use imagination and intuition to understand things that aren't directly visible. It means looking at parts of a situation and being able to figure out the bigger picture. For example, a detective might see a few clues at a crime scene and imagine what happened without seeing the crime itself. This skill is like connecting dots to see a full image, even if many dots are missing. In everyday life, this could mean understanding a friend's feelings by noticing small things in their behavior or tone of voice. By practicing this kind of imaginative thinking, you become better at understanding and responding to life's complexities. It encourages you to be more observant and empathetic, helping you to connect more deeply with the world around you.

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Creativity Foresight Imagination Insight Judgment Perception Philosophy Understanding
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