Fantasy is a product of thought, Imagination of sensibility. If the thinking, discursive mind turns to speculation, the result isFantasy; if, however, the sensitive, intuitive mind turns to speculation, the result is Imagination. Fantasy may be visionary, but it is cold and logical. Imagination is sensuous and instinctive. Both have form, but the form of Fantasy is analogous to Exposition, that of Imagination to Narrative.
Herbert ReadI call religion a natural authority, but it has usually been conceived as a supernatural authority.
Herbert ReadIt is already clear, after twenty years of socialism in Russia, that if you do not provide your society with a new religion, it will gradually revert to the old one.
Herbert ReadGreat changes in the destiny of mankind can be effected only in the minds of little children.
Herbert ReadThe farther a society progresses, the more clearly the individual becomes the antithesis of the group.
Herbert Read