Source: The answer to the question' Do you trust your imagination more than your knowledge' is quoted from a conversation in What Life Means to Einstein. 1929101published in Saturday Evening Post on 26th October. In the book "A Glimpse of a Great Man" by Vic.
Something like this: for me, the talent of imagination is far more important than my ability to absorb real knowledge.
Source: This is a quotation from Ryan's Einstein and Human Nature. It is said that he was at the activity of Einstein1000th anniversary in February, 979, according to a friend. This article is not credible because it has a long history and is wise after the event.