Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast Quote by Lewis Carroll
“There is no use trying, said Alice; one can't believe impossible things. I dare say 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 by Lewis Carroll, 1871
Alice and the Queen discuss the habit of believing in impossible things, suggesting practice makes the extraordinary plausible.
In simple terms: Practicing belief in the impossible makes it feel normal.
Key Takeaway
Practice believing the impossible.
Themes
imagination
belief
practice
learning
Mood
playful
inquisitive
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- creative brainstorming
- learning new skills
- overcoming self‑doubt
Key Concepts
cognitive flexibility
creative thinking
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance imagination with practicality?
- What impossible belief could you start practicing today?
A Different Perspective
Believing too many impossible things may lead to unrealistic expectations.
