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Ian Mcewan

True intelligence requires fabulous imagination.

Imagination

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Genuine intelligence involves the ability to think creatively and envision possibilities beyond what is immediately obvious. It means that clever thinking depends on having a rich and vivid imagination to explore new ideas.

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