One could write a history of science in reverse by assembling the solemn pronouncements of highest authority about what could not be done and could never happen.
Yield to temptation. It may not pass your way again.
They didn't want it good, they wanted it Wednesday.
Writing is not necessarily something to be ashamed of, but do it in private and wash your hands afterwards.
Everything is theoretically impossible, until it is done.
Being right too soon is socially unacceptable.
