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Age Quote by Lewis Carroll

“Alice laughed. 'There's no use trying,' she said. 'One can't believe impossible things.' I daresay you haven't had much practice,' said the Queen. 'When I was your age, I always did it for half-an-hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast. There…” quote by Lewis Carroll
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“Alice laughed. 'There's no use trying,' she said. 'One can't believe impossible things.' I daresay you haven't had much practice,' said the Queen. 'When I was your age, I always did it for half-an-hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast. There goes the shawl again!”

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About This Quote

Source Book: Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll, 1871

The passage sat the limits of belief, urging practice in embracing the impossible.

In simple terms: Practice believing impossible things.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the impossible through practice.

Themes

imagination belief practice wonder

Mood

curious playful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • learning new skills
  • solving complex problems
  • creative brainstorming

Key Concepts

cognitive flexibility creative thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How often do you challenge your own limits?
  • What impossible belief could you practice today?
A Different Perspective

Believing impossible things may lead to unrealistic expectations.

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