Caution Quote by Wernher von Braun
““I have learned to use the world ‘impossible’ with the greatest caution.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 1965, NASA conference
Caution against assuming something cannot be done; treat “impossible” as a provisional label, not a final verdict.
In simple terms: Be careful labeling things impossible.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions before dismissing ideas.
Themes
caution
innovation
mindset
Mood
thoughtful
inspired
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- engineering projects
- scientific research
- strategic planning
- personal goals
Key Concepts
risk assessment
optimism
problem solving
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you attempt if you removed “impossible”?
- How do you test the limits of feasibility?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence in optimism can ignore real constraints.
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