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Such an event is probable in Agathon's sense of the word: 'it is probable,' he says, 'that many things should happen contrary to probability.' – Aristotle
Things that are probably impossible are better than things that are improbably possible. – Aristotle
That which is impossible and probable is better than that which is possible and improbable. – Aristotle
Accordingly, the poet should prefer probable impossibilities to improbable possibilities. The tragic plot must not be composed of irrational parts. – Aristotle
Truth and things close to truth are understood by the same part of the mind; people also have a natural sense for what is true and usually find it. So, someone good at guessing the truth is likely good at... ... – Aristotle
It is likely that unlikely things should happen – Aristotle
With respect to the requirement of art, the probable impossible is always preferable to the improbable possible. – Aristotle
It is a part of probability that many improbable things will happen. – Aristotle
The probable is what usually happens. – Aristotle 