Impossible things Quote by Barbara Kingsolver
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““At lunch break [from cheesemaking] I checked out the wildly colorful powder room, where a quote from Alice in Wonderland was painted on the wall: There's no use in trying,' Alice said. 'One can't believe impossible things.' I daresay you haven't had much practice,' said the Queen. 'When I was your age, I always did it for half-an-hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver, 1988
Embracing the impossible requires practice and willingness to imagine beyond current limits.
In simple terms: Imagining impossible things needs practice.
Key Takeaway
Practice imagining impossible possibilities.
Themes
imagination
possibility
growth
Mood
curious
inspired
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- problem solving
- personal development
Key Concepts
creative thinking
mental flexibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you deliberately imagine impossible outcomes?
- What barriers stop you from practicing imagination?
A Different Perspective
Limited time and fear can inhibit practice of imagination.
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