"Tous les esprits généreux ont horreur de ce que l'on appelle communément des faits. Ce sont les bêtes brutes du domaine intellectuel."
— Thomas Hobbes
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People with kind and open minds often dislike plain facts. They find such facts boring and uncreative, like wild animals that only follow their instincts. These people prefer ideas and thoughts that inspire imagination and creativity. Imagine a painter who sees a tree; instead of just noting its height and color, they think about its history, maybe imagining it as part of a magical forest. Similarly, in everyday life, focusing only on hard facts can limit our thinking. By letting our minds explore beyond just what is in front of us, we can come up with more interesting and innovative ideas.
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