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“It is good to express a thing twice right at the outset and so to give it a right foot and also a left one. Truth can surely stand on one leg, but with two it will be able to walk and get around.” quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
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“It is good to express a thing twice right at the outset and so to give it a right foot and also a left one. Truth can surely stand on one leg, but with two it will be able to walk and get around.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

About This Quote

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

Expressing an idea twice gives it stability and balance, making truth more robust and adaptable.

In simple terms: Repeating an idea strengthens it.

Key Takeaway

Repeat key points for clarity.

Themes

communication truth stability

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • writing
  • teaching
  • debate
  • leadership

Key Concepts

philosophy logic balance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does repetition affect credibility?
  • When is one repetition enough?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis may cause redundancy.

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