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“If it's possible to do something, sooner or later someone's going to do it.” quote by Sergei Lukyanenko
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“If it's possible to do something, sooner or later someone's going to do it.”

Sergei Lukyanenko

About This Quote

Source Book: Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko, 1998

If a task can be done, eventually someone will attempt it, often leading to unintended consequences.

In simple terms: Anything doable will eventually be tried.

Key Takeaway

Expect actions to follow possibilities.

Themes

innovation consequence human nature

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • technology development
  • policy making
  • entrepreneurship
  • environmental planning

Key Concepts

risk initiative unintended outcomes

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks arise when possibilities are pursued?
  • How can we mitigate negative outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Not all possibilities are beneficial; foresight needed.

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