Impossible Try Quote by Saul Bellow
““But I had this idea also that you don't take so wide a stance that it makes a human llife impossible, nor try to bring together irreconcilables that destroy you, but try out what of human you can live with first. And if the highest should come in that empty overheated tavern with its flies and the hot radio buzzing between the plays and plugged beer from Sox Park, what are you supposed to do but take the mixture and say imperfection is always the condidtion as found; all great beauty too, my scratched eyeballs will always see scratched.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Humboldt's Gift, 1975
Accept human imperfection and find beauty within limits, rather than forcing impossible ideals.
In simple terms: Embrace flaws, find beauty.
Key Takeaway
Live within realistic human bounds.
Themes
philosophy
human nature
imperfection
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- creative work
- conflict resolution
- self‑reflection
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
existentialism
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance idealism and realism?
- What does imperfection teach us?
A Different Perspective
Idealism may clash with practical constraints.
