Alice adventures in wonderland Quote by Lewis Carroll
“One can't believe impossible things.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Through the Looking-Glass, 1871
Impossible ideas should be questioned rather than accepted without scrutiny.
In simple terms: Question impossible claims.
Key Takeaway
Never accept something just because it’s presented.
Themes
critical thinking
skepticism
logic
philosophy
Mood
inquisitive
skeptical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- education
- media consumption
- scientific research
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
Epistemology
cognitive bias
truth seeking
Questions to Reflect On
- What “impossible” belief have you challenged?
- How do you test extraordinary claims?
A Different Perspective
Some impossibilities become possible with new evidence; stay open minded.
