Impossible Dictionary Quotes & Sayings

The word impossible is not in my dictionary. — Napoleon Bonaparte

Throw your heart over the fence and the rest will follow — Norman Vincent Peale

Impossible is the word found only in a fool's dictionary. Wise people create opportunities for themselves and make everything possible ... — Napoleon Bonaparte

Nothing can astound an American. It has often been asserted that the word 'impossible' is not a French one. People have evidently been deceived by the dictionary. In America, all is easy, all is simple; and as for mechanical difficulties, they are overcome before they arise. — Jules Verne

You don't love me. If you really knew me, you wouldn't love me. You love who you think I am. And don't pretend that you know me. Because I don't even know myself. — Eddie Vedder

The word impossible has been and must remain deleted from our dictionary, — Ingvar Kamprad

The word 'impossible' ain't in my dictionary. — Jessica Maria Tuccelli

I hope that I state your case fairly: One of my great fears is misrepresenting you, even to myself, now that you are not here to set me right. The truth is that you did not believe in idealism. All love was suspect; even a saint's was just differed self-interest. And it was impossible to argue without sounding either sentimental or naive. Cynicism has all the smart words on it's side; idealism uses a nursery school dictionary. And you studied early to disguise your childhood pain. But it is not universal. — Michael Arditti

Glorious,' said Steerpike, 'is a dictionary word. We are all imprisoned by the dictionary. We choose out of that vast, paper-walled prison our convicts, the little black printed words, when in truth we need fresh sounds to utter, new enfranchised noises which would produce a new effect. In dead and shackled language, my dears, you *are* glorious, but oh, to give vent to a brand new sounds that might convince you of what I really think of you, as you sit there in your purple splendour, side by side! But no, it is impossible. Life is too fleet for onomatopoeia. Dead words defy me. I can make no sound, dear ladies, that is apt.' 'You could try,' said Clarice. 'We aren't busy.' She smoothed the shining fabric of her dress with her long, lifeless fingers. 'Impossible,' replied the youth, rubbing his chin. 'Quite impossible. Only believe in my admiration for your beauty that will one day be recognized by the whole castle. Meanwhile, preserve all dignity and silent power in your twin bosoms. — Mervyn Peake

The Oxford Classical Dictionary firmly states: "No word in either Greek or Latin corresponds to the English 'religion' or 'religious.' "6 The idea of religion as an essentially personal and systematic pursuit was entirely absent from classical Greece, Japan, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Iran, China, and India.7 Nor does the Hebrew Bible have any abstract concept of religion; and the Talmudic rabbis would have found it impossible to express what they meant by faith in a single word or even in a formula, since the Talmud was expressly designed to bring the whole of human life into the ambit of the sacred.8 — Karen Armstrong

And if, indeed, I fail, At least to know the worst is sweet. Defeat means nothing but defeat, No drearier can prevail! — Emily Dickinson

For all these reasons, one cannot recount the history of modern science without acknowledging the crucial importance of Christianity. But this does not mean that Christianity and Christianity alone produced modern science, — Ronald L. Numbers

If I touch you right now, that's it. I won't be able to stop. I wanted to make sure you have all your playtime in before I get started."
"Aww ... Thinking of me first. That's so sweet. Thank you."
"Yeah, I'm a frigging saint. Now will you please touch my dick like you mean it before the damn thing explodes? — Linda Kage

A lot of people, they've been saying to me, oh don't get married. It ruins everything. And I'm like, damn. — Alicia Keys

Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools. — Napoleon Bonaparte

A great many years ago I purchased a fine dictionary. The first thing I did with it was to turn to the word "impossible," and neatly clip it out of the book. That would not be an unwise thing for you to do. — Napoleon Hill

Impossible is a word found only in the dictionary for fools. — Henry R. Griffen

Impossible," said he, "is a word only to be found in the dictionary of fools. — Napoleon Hill

I represented many of these kids as they become young adults in the criminal justice system when I was a public defender. One way of reaching out is by the mind of experimentation. — Matt Gonzalez

I think if something resonates, even if it's surreal, it's because it is relatable and I think that that's a core issue for me. — Charlie Kaufman

I've been in 'Who's Who' and I know what's what, but it'll be the first time I ever made the dictionary. — Mae West

Impossible is in the dictionary of fools — Napoleon Bonaparte