Forget Quote by Neil Gaiman
“People want to forget the impossible. It makes their world safer.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Ocean at the End of the Lane, 2013
People avoid confronting impossible truths to protect themselves from discomfort.
In simple terms: Avoiding impossible truths feels safer.
Accept reality, even when painful.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- political discourse
- media consumption
- grief processing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What impossible truth are you avoiding?
- How does denial affect your decisions?
Ignoring impossibility can hinder growth and problem‑solving.