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“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.” quote by Salman Rushdie
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““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.””

Salman Rushdie

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.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change without naming fear.

Themes

transformation possibility fear identity language

Mood

wonder anxiety hopeful

Type

literary philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • creative breakthroughs
  • cultural integration
  • overcoming trauma

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you call this new possibility?
  • How does naming affect your acceptance?
A Different Perspective

Naming can limit perception and reinforce fear.

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