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Decision Quote by Shimon Peres

“If a problem has no solution, it may not be a problem, but a fact - not to be solved, but to be coped with over time.” quote by Shimon Peres
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“If a problem has no solution, it may not be a problem, but a fact - not to be solved, but to be coped with over time.”

Shimon Peres

About This Quote

Source Speech: Address at the World Economic Forum, Shimon Peres, 1998

When a problem lacks a solution, treat it as a fact to manage rather than a solvable issue, focusing on coping strategies.

In simple terms: Accept unsolvable issues as facts to manage.

Key Takeaway

Adapt to immutable realities.

Themes

acceptance problem solving resilience realism

Mood

pragmatic reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • health crises
  • environmental change
  • personal loss
  • policy planning

Key Concepts

facts vs. problems coping mechanisms

Questions to Reflect On

  • What facts can you learn to cope better?
  • When should you seek solutions despite difficulty?
A Different Perspective

Some problems may become solvable with new knowledge.

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