Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
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A likely impossibility is always preferable to an unconvincing possibility.
Interpretation
What this quote means
It's better to strive for a seemingly impossible goal than to settle for a doubtful outcome.
This quote by Aristotle emphasizes the value of aiming for ambitious goals, even if they seem unattainable, over accepting outcomes that lack credibility. It suggests that the pursuit of significant challenges can lead to growth and discovery, while settling for less may result in stagnation and doubt.
Themes
ImpossibilityPossibilityPhilosophyGoalsAmbition
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about pursuing dreams, this quote could inspire the audience to chase ambitious goals.
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