Asks Quote by Soren Kierkegaard
“It is intelligent to ask two questions: (1) Is it possible? (2) Can I do it?. But it is unintelligent to ask these questions: (1) Is it real? (2) Has my neighbor done it?”
About This Quote
It encourages focusing on feasibility and personal capability rather than external validation or imitation.
In simple terms: Ask what can be done and if it's possible.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize realistic, self‑driven goals.
Themes
self‑efficacy
critical thinking
goal setting
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- project planning
- skill development
- personal challenges
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
possibility
agency
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits your possibilities?
- How do you balance ambition with realism?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the importance of context and external constraints.
![“Early in his life Mr. [Ezra] Pound met with strong, continued, and unintelligent opposition. If people keep opposing you when you are right, you think them fools; and after a time, right or wrong, you think them fools simply because they oppose you. Similarly, you write true things or good things…” quote by Randall Jarrell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5a7/randall-jarrell-3811_ends_early-in-his-life-mr-ezra-pound-met-with_359433.jpg)
