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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.” quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
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“It is an old maxim of mine that when you have excluded the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”

Arthur Conan Doyle

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.

Key Takeaway

Consider all possibilities before concluding.

Themes

logic investigation reasoning

Mood

analytical curious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • detective work
  • scientific research
  • problem solving

Key Concepts

deductive reasoning paradox critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports the unlikely option?
  • How do you handle uncertainty?
A Different Perspective

Rare events may still be improbable; caution needed.

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