Gaze Quote by Norton Juster
““As the cheering continued, Rhyme leaned forward and touched Milo gently on the shoulder. "They're cheering for you," she said with a smile. "But I could never have done it," he objected, "without everyone else's help." "That may be true," said Reason gravely, "but you had the courage to try; and what you can do is often simply a matter of what you *will* do." "That's why," said Azaz, "there was one very important thing about your quest that we couldn't discuss until you returned. "I remember," said Milo eagerly. "Tell me now." "It was impossible," said the king, looking at the Mathemagician. "Completely impossible," said the Mathemagician, looking at the king. "Do you mean----" said the bug, who suddenly felt a bit faint. "Yes, indeed," they repeated together; "but if we'd told you then, you might not have gone---and, as you've discovered, so many things are possible just as long as you don't know they're impossible." And for the remainder of the ride Milo didn't utter a sound.””
About This Quote
Illustrates that courage and willingness to act unlock possibilities, even when obstacles seem impossible.
In simple terms: Will drives possibility.
Action over doubt.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- starting a new venture
- overcoming a personal fear
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- visualize desired outcome
- seek supportive allies
Questions to Reflect On
- How does perceived impossibility shape behavior?
- When should limits be respected?
Believing anything is possible can ignore realistic constraints.