“Fancy, an animal faculty, is very different from imagination, which is intellectual. The former is passive; but the latter is active and creative. Children, the weak minded, and the timid are full of fancy. Men and women of intellect, of great intellect, are alone possessed of great imagination.”
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Joseph Joubert was a French writer born on May 7, 1754, and died on May 4, 1824. Known for his profound philosophy and concise writing style, Joubert's works covered a wide range of topics including ethics, morality, and philosophy of life. more
“Fear loves the idea of danger.”
“When you give, give with joy and smiling.”
“Lenity is a part of justice; but she must not speak too loud for fear of waking justice.”
“The true character of epistolary style is playfulness and urbanity.”