Stories of imagination tend to upset those without one.
In plain words
A big imagination can surprise people who aren't used to one.
Where these words come from
- 78% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- From Pratchett's foreword to The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy (1998) by David Pringle, also used in The Definitive Illustrated Guide to Fantasy (2003).
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