“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”

My understanding

Knowledge is powerful, but it has limits. It is built on what is already known, what has already been discovered.

Imagination, on the other hand, has no boundaries. It allows me to dream beyond what exists, to create new ideas, and to explore possibilities that knowledge alone cannot reach.

Every great invention, every breakthrough in science, art, and technology, started with imagination. The theory of relativity, space travel, the internet. These did not come from simply memorizing facts but from daring to think differently.

Knowledge provides the foundation, but imagination is what pushes the world forward.

While learning is important, curiosity and creativity are just as essential.

If I only rely on what is already known, I stay within the limits of the past. But if I use imagination, I can shape the future.

Reminds me

1. From Dieter Rams, “Limit everything to the essential, but do not remove the poetry.”. To focus on what truly matters while still embracing creativity and beauty.

2. “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I’m possible.” from Audrey Hepburn. With the right mindset, even the most challenging tasks can be accomplished.