"It is a subtle truth that an idea is a delicate seed; water it with curiosity and protect it from cynicism — an essential principle for the reflective life."

Imagination

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This reflection on imagination by Keith Banner resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in imagination is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Keith Banner

Keith Banner is an American writer, whose 2014 collection Next to Nothing: Stories was a shortlisted nominee for the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Fiction at the 27th Lambda Literary Awards in 2015.

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