“Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last you create what you will.”

My understanding

This quote speaks to full journey of creation: From the invisible world of thought to something real we can touch, see, or feel. Every great invention, every piece of art, every new idea starts not with tools or skills, but with a simple thought: “What if?”

It begins with desire. We imagine something better, different, or entirely new.

The comes the will. The decision to act, to shape that idea into something real.

And only after persistence, effort, and sometimes failure, does it become something we call ours.

This is true whether you’re building a product, writing a song, designing a brand, or just trying to change your life. The spark is always imagination. The bridge is willpower. And the result is creation.

It’s a beautiful reminder that no matter where you are or what tools you have, if you can imagine it, you’ve already taken the first step.

Reminds me

1. From Dieter Rams, “Limit everything to the essential, but do not remove the poetry.”. To focus on what truly matters while still embracing creativity and beauty.

2. “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I’m possible.” from Audrey Hepburn. With the right mindset, even the most challenging tasks can be accomplished.