“The function of the imagination is not to make strange things settled, but to make settled things strange.”
What this quote means
Jarry reverses the common idea: imagination is not for making strange what is settled, but for making settled what is strange. In other words, it helps us give meaning and structure to the unknown, to tame the strangeness of the world. It's a function of organization and understanding, rather than disruption. Imagination becomes a tool to create order in chaos.
How to apply it daily
Faced with a confusing or new situation, use your imagination to create a narrative or plan that gives it structure. Write down possible steps.
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