“Imagination was given man to compensate for what he is not, and a sense of humor to console him for what he is.”
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“Imagination was given man to compensate for what he is not, and a sense of humor to console him for what he is.” [Quotation attributed to Francis Bacon]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/22349-imagination-was-given-man-to-compensate-for-what/
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“Imagination was given man to compensate for what he is not, and a sense of humor to console him for what he is.” Attributed to Francis Bacon. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/22349-imagination-was-given-man-to-compensate-for-what/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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“Imagination was given man to compensate for what he is not, and a sense of humor to console him for what he is.” Attributed to Francis Bacon. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/22349-imagination-was-given-man-to-compensate-for-what/.