Impossible Quote by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
“We should reward people, not ridicule them, for thinking the impossible.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Black Swan, 2007
Encourage rewarding innovative thinking rather than mocking it, even when ideas seem impossible.
In simple terms: Reward daring ideas, not ridicule.
Support creative risk‑taking.
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When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- education
- R&D labs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What systems can nurture unlikely breakthroughs?
- How do we balance skepticism with encouragement?
Not all “impossible” ideas succeed.