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“Oh, don’t worry, I am perfectly aware of the fantasy involved here, but what we want is almost never exempt from the impossible. That barrier has very little meaning for me these days. Given what’s happened, the impossible is just a blind spot that dissolves if we move our heads fast enough…” quote by Ben Marcus
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““Oh, don’t worry, I am perfectly aware of the fantasy involved here, but what we want is almost never exempt from the impossible. That barrier has very little meaning for me these days. Given what’s happened, the impossible is just a blind spot that dissolves if we move our heads fast enough. History seems to show that the impossible is probably the most likely thing of all.””

Ben Marcus

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The impossible is a mental construct that loses power when we confront it directly and act quickly, making it a fleeting obstacle.

In simple terms: Impossible barriers fade with swift action and perspective.

Key Takeaway

Act fast to dissolve perceived limits.

Themes

impossible perception action history mindset

Mood

determined curious hopeful

Type

motivational reflective

When to use this quote

  • business strategy
  • personal challenges
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What “impossible” are you avoiding?
  • How can speed change your view of difficulty?
A Different Perspective

Rapid action may ignore necessary planning and risk assessment.

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