Impossible Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
“It is an old maxim of mine that when you have excluded the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”
About This Quote
When all impossible explanations are removed, even a unlikely remaining option must be accepted as true.
In simple terms: Eliminate impossibilities, accept the improbable truth.
Consider all possibilities before concluding.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- detective work
- scientific research
- problem solving
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports the unlikely option?
- How do you handle uncertainty?
Rare events may still be improbable; caution needed.