Absurd Quote by Arthur C. Clarke
“Trying to predict the future is a discouraging and hazardous occupation. If by some miracle a prophet could describe the future exactly as it was going to take place, his predictions would sound so absurd that people everyone would laugh him to scorn. The only thing we can be sure of about the future is that it will be absolutely fantastic. So, if what I say now seems to you to be very reasonable, then I will have failed completely. Only if what I tell you appears absolutely unbelievable have we any chance of visualizing the future as it really will happen,”
About This Quote
Source Book: The City and the Stars by Arthur C. Clarke, 1956
Predicting the future is futile; only the unimaginable can truly capture what lies ahead.
In simple terms: Future predictions are unreliable; only the unexpected reveals reality.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and imagine the impossible.
Themes
uncertainty
imagination
future
prediction
risk
Mood
curious
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- strategic planning
- creative writing
- scientific research
- visionary leadership
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
speculation
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you imagine if you stopped fearing absurdity?
- How can embracing the unknown improve decision making?
A Different Perspective
Even the most accurate forecasts can be dismissed as absurd.
