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“Yes, indeed," they repeated together; "but if we'd told you then, you might not have gone--and as you've discovered, so many things are possible just as long as you don't know they're impossible.” quote by Norton Juster
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““Yes, indeed," they repeated together; "but if we'd told you then, you might not have gone--and as you've discovered, so many things are possible just as long as you don't know they're impossible.””

Norton Juster

About This Quote

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

Believing something is impossible limits possibilities; ignorance can be a gateway to wonder.

In simple terms: Thinking something is impossible blocks possibilities.

Key Takeaway

Embrace curiosity and doubt.

Themes

imagination possibility knowledge

Mood

playful inquisitive

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • problem solving
  • innovation

Key Concepts

philosophy creativity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you try if you didn’t know it was impossible?
  • How does uncertainty fuel creativity?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence can also blind you to risks.

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