Quotations on Imagination

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Jennie

Outstanding quotations from Charles French.

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“Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were, but without it we go nowhere.”

                                                                  Carl Sagan

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“The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.”

                                                                 Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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“Love what you do and do what you love. Don’t listen to anyone else who tells you not to do it. You do what you want, what you love. Imagination should be the center of your life.”

                                                                 Ray Bradbury

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About Jennie

I have been teaching preschool for over forty years. This is my passion. I believe that children have a voice, and that is the catalyst to enhance or even change the learning experience. Emergent curriculum opens young minds. It's the little things that happen in the classroom that are most important and exciting. That's what I write about. I was a live guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show. I am highlighted in the seventh edition of Jim Trelease's million-copy bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital, and the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
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31 Responses to Quotations on Imagination

  1. beth's avatar ksbeth says:
    June 11, 2019 at 6:41 am

    imagination is magic

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  2. Norah's avatar Norah says:
    June 11, 2019 at 7:07 am

    Great quotes, Jennie.

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  3. Darlene's avatar Darlene says:
    June 11, 2019 at 7:35 am

    These are perfect!!

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  5. barbtaub's avatar barbtaub says:
    June 11, 2019 at 9:01 am

    These are all great but I particularly love the Bradbury quote.

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  6. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    June 11, 2019 at 9:43 am

    My Dad once told me that I had ‘too much imagination”, and that I should stop ‘dreaming’.
    I am glad I ignored his advice.
    Best wishes, Pete.

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      June 11, 2019 at 9:13 pm

      I’m glad, too! And it’s a good thing you you ignored his advice, as you are more than a great writer, you’re a tremendous thinker. Thank you, Pete.

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  7. frenchc1955's avatar frenchc1955 says:
    June 11, 2019 at 10:11 am

    Jennie, thank you!!!

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  8. Ellen's avatar Ellen says:
    June 11, 2019 at 10:23 am

    Charles French always offers such wonderful quotes on any given topic and these on imagination are just that. As Albert Einstein said, “Imagination is everything.” and how limited the world would be devoid of it. I could add many more of Einstein’s brilliant quotes about imagination, but will limit myself to this favorite one. “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” Thank-you for sharing!

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      June 11, 2019 at 9:21 pm

      Thank you, Ellen. That is one of my favorite Einstein quotes! And yes, Charles French has wonderful quotes on topics. Really, imagination is everything.

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  9. Elizabeth's avatar Elizabeth says:
    June 11, 2019 at 3:56 pm

    Imagination seems to me to be the essential ingredient in childhood. I love the ways you encourage it in your pupils.

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  10. Anne Copeland's avatar Anne Copeland says:
    June 11, 2019 at 5:30 pm

    And I think curiosity too. Yes, Charles and Jennie definitely seem to know the secret ingredients for a truly worthwhile education for children and young people. Bless them both for this wonderful gift. It is so rare today.

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  12. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar OIKOS™-Publishing says:
    June 14, 2019 at 12:05 pm

    Thank you for reposting the quotes, Jennie! Michael

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  13. CarlyStarr's avatar carlystarr says:
    June 15, 2019 at 1:31 am

    A little bit of inspiration for today’s writing. Thanks!

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  14. huecoach's avatar Laureen says:
    June 26, 2019 at 3:53 am

    I love quotes:)

    Happiness is not a an ideal of reason, but of imagination.
    Immanuel Kant

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