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Synonym Posted 15 years ago
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UNTHINKABLE

The only thing more unthinkable than leaving was staying, the only thing more impossible than staying was leaving.

I feel the above a bit confusing to understand what the author really wants to put across. Please help me to explain the above in a simple language. If possible with examples.

Thanks well in advance.
  

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The only thing more unthinkable than leaving was staying = He couldn't leave, and he certainly couldn't stay! the only thing more impossible than staying was leaving = He couldn't stay, and he certainly couldn't leave!

— Mister Micawber

  • The only thing more unthinkable than leaving was staying = He couldn't leave, and he certainly couldn't stay!
  • the only thing more impossible than staying was leaving = He couldn't stay, and he certainly couldn't leave!
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The only thing more unthinkable than leaving was staying = He couldn't leave, and he certainly couldn't stay!

the only thing more impossible than staying was leaving = He couldn't stay, and he certainly couldn't leave!
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The only thing more unthinkable than leaving was staying = He couldn't leave, and he certainly couldn't stay!

the only thing more impossible than staying was leaving = He couldn't stay, and he certainly couldn't leave!

Thanks Mr. Micabwer

The above I find is one and the same.. Does it has any deeper meaning which I cannot understand?

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It just means that he finds the decision very difficult (or impossible) to make.
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