Alice Quote by Lewis Carroll
““Let’s consider your age to begin with — how old are you?’ ‘I’m seven and a half exactly.’ ‘You needn’t say “exactually,”’ the Queen remarked: ‘I can believe it without that. Now I’ll give you something to believe. I’m just one hundred and one, five months and a day.’ ‘I can’t believe that!’ said Alice. ‘Can’t you?’ the Queen said in a pitying tone. ‘Try again: draw a long breath, and shut your eyes.’ 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.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Through the Looking-Glass, 1871
The Queen challenges Alice to believe impossible things, showing that belief can be trained like a skill.
In simple terms: Belief in the impossible can be practiced.
Key Takeaway
Practice believing the impossible.
Themes
imagination
belief
learning
Mood
playful
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- childhood education
- creative writing
- personal growth
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
cognitive flexibility
mental training
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you train yourself to accept unlikely possibilities?
- What limits do you set on your imagination?
A Different Perspective
Believing impossible things may clash with reality and rational thinking.
