Biographies Quote by Enrico Fermi

“When asked what he meant by a miracle: Oh, anything with a probability of less than 20%.”

Enrico Fermi

About This Quote

Source Interview: Radio interview, 1950s

A miracle is an event with a probability lower than twenty percent.

In simple terms: Miracles are unlikely events.

Key Takeaway

Accept low‑probability outcomes as possible.

Themes

probability miracle statistics uncertainty expectation

Mood

analytical curious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

medical breakthroughs
financial investments
personal goals

Key Concepts

riskassessment rareevents beliefsystems

Questions to Reflect On

Do you consider unlikely outcomes when planning?
How do you balance risk and hope?

A Different Perspective

Low probability does not equal impossibility.

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