--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There's no such thing as im-POSSIBLE…" description: "\"There's no such thing as im-POSSIBLE, Hiccup, only im-PROBABLE. The only thing that limits us are the limits to our imagination\" — Cressida Cowell" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/add/cressida-cowell-7158_hiccups_there-s-no-such-thing-as-im-possible-hic_741768.jpg" --- # There's no such thing as im-POSSIBLE, Hiccup, only… ![“There's no such thing as im-POSSIBLE, Hiccup, only im-PROBABLE. The only thing that limits us are the limits to our imagination” quote by Cressida Cowell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/add/cressida-cowell-7158_hiccups_there-s-no-such-thing-as-im-possible-hic_741768.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/add/cressida-cowell-7158_hiccups_there-s-no-such-thing-as-im-possible-hic_741768.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/add/cressida-cowell-7158_hiccups_there-s-no-such-thing-as-im-possible-hic_741768.jpg) > “There's no such thing as im-POSSIBLE, Hiccup, only im-PROBABLE. The only thing that limits us are the limits to our imagination” [Cressida Cowell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/cressida-cowell/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Imagination sets the boundary of what we consider possible; expanding it expands our potential. **In simple terms:** Imagination limits or expands possibilities. Key Takeaway Dream big, then act on those dreams. Themes imagination possibility growth Mood hopeful energetic Type motivational inspirational When to use this quote - problem solving - innovation - personal goals Key Concepts psychology creative thinking Questions to Reflect On - What limits your imagination? - How can you balance imagination with realism? 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