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Alfred North Whitehead

Fools act on imagination without knowledge, pedants act on knowledge without imagination.

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People who rely only on their imagination make decisions without understanding the facts, which can lead to mistakes. On the other hand, those who depend solely on what they know, without creativity, miss opportunities to innovate or see new possibilities.

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