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Reality can be beaten with enough imagination.
"Reality can be beaten with enough imagination."— Mark Twain
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Meaning of this quote
Imagination can help someone see alternatives to an apparently fixed situation. Its useful role is in opening possibilities, not in making facts disappear simply by wishing.
Key takeaway:
Let imagination suggest alternatives, then check them against reality.
Origin of the quote
Circulates under Twain's name; also used by a fictional Twain in a modern television episode.
Who actually said this?
Commonly attributedNo dated original Twain work or remark was established. A fictional portrayal speaking the line cannot verify the historical author.
