Impossible Quote by Salman Rushdie
““It felt as if a thing that had been impossible had become possible, a thing that had been unthinkable had become thinkable, and Luka did not want to give that terrifying thing a name.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Satanic Verses, 1988
A profound shift from impossibility to possibility can be both exhilarating and frightening, prompting resistance to label the experience.
In simple terms: Seeing the impossible become possible can feel scary.
Embrace change without naming fear.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- creative breakthroughs
- cultural integration
- overcoming trauma
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you call this new possibility?
- How does naming affect your acceptance?
Naming can limit perception and reinforce fear.