The further off from England the nearer is to France-_x000D_ _x000D_ Then turn not pale, beloved snail, but come and join the dance.
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One can't believe impossible things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that believing in the impossible is a challenge for the human mind.
Lewis Carroll's quote highlights the limitations of belief and imagination, suggesting that while imaginative thinking is important, the human mind often struggles to accept concepts that defy logic or reality. It invites reflection on the boundaries of our beliefs and encourages us to explore the nature of possibility.
Themes
BeliefImpossibleImaginationRealityLogic
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about creativity and innovation.
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All quotes →To the Looking-Glass world it was Alice that said 'I've a sceptre in hand, I've a crown on my head. Let the Looking-Glass creatures, whatever they be, Come and dine with the Red Queen, the White Queen, and me.
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So she was considering in her own mind...whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain would be worth the trouble of getting up & picking the daisies.
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Rule Forty-two. All persons more than a mile high to leave the court.
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