Ifs Quote by John Ruskin
“If the thing is impossible, you need not trouble yourselves about it; if possible, try for it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Stones of Venice, 1851
If something seems impossible, ignore it; if possible, pursue it earnestly.
In simple terms: Ignore impossibility, pursue possibility.
Key Takeaway
Act on feasible opportunities.
Themes
motivation
possibility
action
Mood
determined
inspired
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal projects
- social activism
- creative endeavors
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a goal feasible?
- How to evaluate risk vs reward?
A Different Perspective
Not all possibilities are realistic.
