Albert Einstein, one of the biggest names in physics said "the true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination". Intelligence to a man is a trait that comes not by books but by the beauty of his mind. Creativity and Imagination in life is necessary.
Both have different bases. Knowledge is based on the facts and has a logical path for it. Imagination on the other hand is something completely opposite. It let's you create things which you can't see, things which you can't feel but you want to feel. Knowledge is not of any use if the imagination is not functioning properly. Imagination is the final result intended after the gain of knowledge. Knowledge sharpens the brain like a stone sharpens a knife, but if the knife does not cut there is no use of it. Imagination is the use of that knowledge, Imagination is the world that is out of the books, out of the box. No one can be taught to imagine and be creative. Imagination is the process which is turned on by the batteries of knowledge when necessity is required.
Who would have thought of the steam engine which changed the world by the industrial revolution. It was with the recipe of knowledge and the flavors and spices of imagination. Albert Einstein said "Innovation is not a part of logical thought, even though the final product is tied to a logical structure". This quote very much explains the relation between logic a.k.a knowledge and imagination.
Pablo Picasso also tells about his secret of history changing in art. He said "I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them". Thinking is his imagination and seeing is his reliance on the knowledge he has visibly available to him.
So dear readers imagination is an important part of your life. Never sustain yourself to just knowledge of the books. Let your imagination run wild with the speed it deserves. Because your imagination, my dear fellow, is more worth than you imagine.
