Imagination: man's most God-like quality

What’s the best thing about being a writer? was the Goodreads question of the day.

I once read that imagination is man's most God-like quality. Novels are just those backyards where writers go to play with our imaginary friends. When I write, I can create friends that I like or don't like. Friends that make it hard to be their friend. I decide when they've gone far enough, or if I want, I can make them go farther. Friends like me. Friends totally unlike me. Enemies that I like, and enemies that I hate. Redeemable enemies, and those who must be eliminated. Readers who like my friends and my enemies are invited to join me in the backyard.

Maybe I'll order a coffee for Samuel today. He's in a lot of trouble for getting into a fight on Shabbat ;)