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It is not a lucky word, this name impossible; no good…

“It is not a lucky word, this name impossible; no good comes of those who have it so often in their mouths.” quote by Thomas Carlyle
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“It is not a lucky word, this name impossible; no good comes of those who have it so often in their mouths.”

Thomas Carlyle

About This Quote

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

The word “impossible” is a curse that brings misfortune to those who utter it frequently.

In simple terms: Labeling things impossible invites failure.

Key Takeaway

Avoid fatalistic language.

Themes

language mindset failure optimism curses

Mood

cautionary motivational

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • Goal setting
  • personal affirmations
  • team brainstorming
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

Self‑fulfilling prophecy semantic influence psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is caution more useful than optimism?
  • How does language shape outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on positivity can ignore real constraints.

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