It is not sufficient to know what one ought to say, but…
“It is not sufficient to know what one ought to say, but one must also know how to say it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Effective communication requires both right content and right delivery
In simple terms: Both what you say and how you say it matter
Consider both message and delivery
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- teaching
- negotiations
- writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What balance do you strike between content and style?
- How can style enhance truth?
Overemphasis on style can obscure substance