Quotes About Imagination

There is no such thing as a kid who hates reading. There are kids who love reading, and kids who are reading the wrong books.

The bigger the lies he pretended to tell, the more truthful the stories became.

The right inspiration, [...]. That's the beauty of creation and imagination. Remaining open to what comes. The more seasoned the artist, the more capable he is of responding in the moment.

James Patterson

An active imagination is a wonderful thing. But it can also be a burden, if you focus too much on the dark side of the street.

James Patterson

At the age of six, I wanted to be a cook. At seven, I wanted to be Napoleon. And my ambition has been growing steadily ever since.

James Patterson

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James Patterson

I stared at the symbol, the chimera, the bile roiling in my gut. "Not this time." "I haven't run with it," Cindy said. "But it's out there. Everybody thinks these murders are connected. This symbol is the key, right? Let me give you a second definition I found: 'a grotesque product of the imagination.' That fits, right?

James Patterson

James Patterson

Stop trying to write sentences and start trying to write stories.

James Patterson

James Patterson

BRAINSTORMING! Every night after dinner—which is usually something like tuna noodle casserole made with cream-of-wallpaper soup—I escape to the privacy of my bedroom.

James Patterson

The real Leonardo was my twin brother. He got sick and died when we were both three years old. It was really sad, for sure, but it was also a long time ago. I barely remember any of it. The point is, I've always wondered what Leo would be

music being played by a far-off orchestra.

James Patterson

James Patterson