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It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.

— Robert Hutchings Goddard

Three small cones in a row, made of tissue paper, cardboard and polished copper, against a pale sky-blue background.
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Calling something impossible is risky, this says, because ideas change status over time. What is a dream yesterday becomes a hope today and may be plain reality tomorrow. It's an encouraging nudge to treat 'impossible' as a temporary label rather than a permanent verdict.

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