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“If we go on explaining we shall cease to understand one another.” quote by Charles Maurice de Talleyrand
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“If we go on explaining we shall cease to understand one another.”

Charles Maurice de Talleyrand

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Overexplaining erodes mutual understanding; simplicity fosters clearer communication.

In simple terms: Too much explanation hinders understanding.

Key Takeaway

Speak clearly and listen more.

Themes

communication understanding simplicity

Mood

analytical pragmatic reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • teaching
  • negotiations
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

rhetoric philosophy of language interpersonal dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance clarity with depth?
  • When is detail essential?
A Different Perspective

Complex ideas sometimes need depth; brevity can oversimplify.

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