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Probable Quotes

Reflections on likelihood, chance, and plausibility

This set questions the assumption that reality always leans toward whatever seems most likely to happen.

Reality is not always probable, or likely.

Quotes by Jorge Luis Borges

Probable impossibilities are to be preferred to improbable possibilities.

Aristotle

Frequently Asked Questions

What assumption do these sayings challenge?
They challenge the idea that reality always matches whatever outcome seems most likely.
Is there a line questioning likelihood directly?
Yes, one entry states plainly that what actually happens does not have to be the likely outcome.
How does the second saying relate to plausibility?
It argues that a believable near-impossibility can feel more satisfying than a technically possible but unconvincing event.
Are these sayings drawn from science or storytelling?
They read more like observations about storytelling and reasoning than strict scientific claims.
What mindset do these lines encourage?
They encourage questioning assumptions about what counts as realistic rather than accepting it at face value.

A companion line argues that a convincing near-impossibility often feels more satisfying than an unconvincing thing that could actually occur.