I was born in a world of opera, theatre, films, poetry, art, and therefore, out of the wire, I made a stage. That's why they call me a high wire artist.
Philippe PetitRead
The impossible - we are told - cannot be achieved. To overcome the 'impossible,' we need to use our wits and be fearless. We need to break the rules and to circumvent - some would one say to cheat.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of courage and creativity in overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Philippe Petit's quote highlights the idea that societal norms often discourage us from attempting what seems impossible. To defy these limitations, we must harness our intelligence and bravery, sometimes bending or breaking the rules to achieve extraordinary feats. It serves as a call to action for those who dare to dream and act boldly in pursuit of their goals, regardless of conventional wisdom.
Themes
ImpossibleCourageFearlessCreativityOvercomeRules
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about entrepreneurship to inspire innovation.
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I am not up there by chance. I am there by choice. And I know the wire. And I know my limits. And I am a madman of details.
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