Quote by Oscar Wilde

Man can believe the impossible, but man can never believe the improbable.

Man can believe the impossible, but man can never believe th

Summary

This quote suggests that while humans are capable of believing in things that may seem unrealistic or far-fetched, they are unwilling or unable to believe in things that are unlikely or statistically improbable. It implies that our imagination and ability to stretch our beliefs have certain limitations, as we tend to rely on logic and rationality when it comes to accepting or believing something.

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