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Very possible! Possible, indeed. Maybe even probable…

“Very possible! Possible, indeed. Maybe even probable, which, as you know if you study your arithmetic,can happen more often than possible. In other words, probable is more possible than possible. - Bubo” quote by Kathryn Lasky
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“Very possible! Possible, indeed. Maybe even probable, which, as you know if you study your arithmetic,can happen more often than possible. In other words, probable is more possible than possible. - Bubo”

Kathryn Lasky

About This Quote

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

Probable events occur more often than merely possible ones; probability implies higher likelihood than mere possibility.

In simple terms: Probable > possible.

Key Takeaway

Distinguish between possibility and probability.

Themes

probability logic language

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • risk assessment
  • decision making
  • forecasting

Key Concepts

statistics philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you conflate possible with probable?
  • How does this affect your choices?
A Different Perspective

Probabilities can be misinterpreted as certainties.

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