Impossible Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
““When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sign of the Four, 1890 (Sherlock Holmes)
When all impossibilities are removed, the remaining unlikely explanation must be true.
In simple terms: Eliminate impossibilities; the unlikely is true.
Key Takeaway
Use logical elimination to find truth.
Themes
logic
deduction
investigation
truth seeking
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
detective
When to use this quote
- crime solving
- scientific research
- medical diagnosis
- engineering design
Key Concepts
philosophy of science
critical thinking
problem solving
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions might you be dismissing?
- How can you test the improbable?
A Different Perspective
May overlook novel possibilities that seem impossible.
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