Only in men's imagination does every truth find an effective and
undeniable existence. Imagination, not invention, is the supreme master
of art as of life.
-- Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) Polish novelist, short story writer
undeniable existence. Imagination, not invention, is the supreme master
of art as of life.
-- Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) Polish novelist, short story writer
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