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“If every one said orders were impossible to carry out when they were received where would you be? Where would we all be if you just said, "Impossible," when orders came?” quote by Ernest Hemingway
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“If every one said orders were impossible to carry out when they were received where would you be? Where would we all be if you just said, "Impossible," when orders came?”

Ernest Hemingway

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Sun Also Rises, 1926

Questioning the word “impossible” prevents action and progress.

In simple terms: Calling things impossible stops us from trying.

Key Takeaway

Challenge the notion of impossibility.

Themes

mindset action optimism

Mood

inspirational thought‑provoking

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • team projects
  • personal goals
  • leadership decisions

Key Concepts

Self‑efficacy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What tasks seem impossible now?
  • How can you reframe them?
A Different Perspective

Overcoming “impossible” can be unrealistic without resources.

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