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Things seem greater by imagination than they are in effect.

Things seem greater by imagination than they are in effect.

Michel de Montaigne
Imagination, Effects, Greater
Michel de Montaigne (2015). “Essays of Montaigne”, p.1305, Xist Publishing

So it is with minds. Unless you keep them busy with some definite subject that will bridle and control them, they throw themselves in disorder hither and yon in the vague field of imagination... And there is no mad or idle fancy that they do not bring forth in the agitation.

Michel de Montaigne
Mad, Imagination, Mind
Michel de Montaigne (1958). “Complete Essays”, p.21, Stanford University Press

It is probable that the principal credit of miracles, visions, enchantments, and such extraordinary occurrences comes from the power of imagination, acting principally upon the minds of the common people, which are softer.

Michel de Montaigne
Imagination, People, Miracle
Michel de Montaigne (1958). “Complete Essays”, p.70, Stanford University Press

We imagine much more appropriately an artisan on his toilet seat or on his wife than a great president, venerable by his demeanorand his ability. It seems to us that they do not stoop from their lofty thrones even to live.

Michel de Montaigne
Imagination, Wife, President
Michel de Montaigne (1958). “Complete Essays”, p.615, Stanford University Press

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