Likely Quote by Aristotle
“It is likely that unlikely things should happen”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Nicomachean Ethics, Book VII, 350 BC
Rare events are possible; improbability does not mean impossibility.
In simple terms: Unlikely things can happen.
Key Takeaway
Stay open to unexpected outcomes.
Themes
probability
possibility
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- scientific discovery
- financial markets
- personal goals
Key Concepts
logic
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prepare for low‑probability risks?
- When should you trust intuition over statistics?
A Different Perspective
Rare events are statistically rare and may be ignored.
