Impossible Quote by Elaine Cunningham
““Oddly enough, I don't find myself concerned with 'impossible.' It's an enormous relief to know that I'm not having delusions. Nothing real, impossible or not, could be as frightening as that.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Impossible Relief, 2016
Accepting that “impossible” isn’t a delusion removes fear; reality, whether possible or not, can be terrifying.
In simple terms: Accepting impossibility reduces fear.
Key Takeaway
Face reality without delusion.
Themes
fear management
philosophical realism
mental freedom
self‑acceptance
Mood
philosophical
provocative
Type
fiction
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- decision making
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existentialism
cognitive therapy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging impossibility empower action?
- What fears arise from confronting reality?
A Different Perspective
May minimize genuine risk.
