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The impossible often has a kind of integrity which the merely improbable lacks
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"The impossible often has a kind of integrity which the merely improbable lacks"

- Douglas Adams

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This quote by Douglas Adams talks to the power of the difficult. It suggests that the difficult has a particular integrity that the simply improbable does not. This stability is likely describing the fact that the difficult is often more difficult to achieve, and therefore requires more effort and commitment. It is a reminder that the impossible is not something to be ignored, and that it should be appreciated and appreciated for its difficulty. The quote also implies that the difficult is most likely to be effective than the merely improbable, as it has a specific strength and integrity that the improbable does not. This quote is a tip that the difficult ought to not be undervalued, which it can frequently be achieved with the right amount of effort and devotion.

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Douglas Adams This quote is written / told by Douglas Adams between March 11, 1952 and May 11, 2001. He was a famous Writer from United Kingdom. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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