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“I can’t believe THAT!” said Alice. Can’t you?” said the Queen in a pitying tone. “Try again: draw a long breath, and shut your eyes.” Alice laughed. “There’s no use trying,” she said, “one can’t believe impossible things.” I daresay you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen. “When I was your…” quote by Lewis Carroll
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““I can’t believe THAT!” said Alice. Can’t you?” said the Queen in a pitying tone. “Try again: draw a long breath, and shut your eyes.” Alice laughed. “There’s no use trying,” she said, “one can’t believe impossible things.” I daresay you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen. “When I was your age, I always did it for half-an-hour a day. Why sometimes I believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast!””

Lewis Carroll

About This Quote

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

Alice and the Queen discuss believing in impossible things, highlighting the tension between imagination and doubt.

In simple terms: Believing in impossible things is challenging but possible with practice.

Key Takeaway

Practice believing in the impossible.

Themes

imagination belief skepticism growth

Mood

playful thoughtful

Type

literary dialogue

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • education
  • personal development
  • problem solving

Key Concepts

cognitive flexibility mindset learning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance imagination with critical thinking?
  • What practices help you accept unlikely possibilities?
A Different Perspective

Belief without evidence can lead to delusion.

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