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“The aim of the Constitutional treaty was to be more readable; the aim of this treaty is to be unreadable...The Constitution aimed to be clear, whereas this treaty had to be unclear. It is a success.” quote by Karel De Gucht
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“The aim of the Constitutional treaty was to be more readable; the aim of this treaty is to be unreadable...The Constitution aimed to be clear, whereas this treaty had to be unclear. It is a success.”

Karel De Gucht

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

Contrast between a treaty designed for clarity and one deliberately made obscure, highlighting intentional complexity.

In simple terms: One treaty aims for clarity, another for obscurity.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when language is meant to conceal.

Themes

clarity politics communication transparency obscurity

Mood

critical analytical

Type

Aim:1 Clear:1 Constitution:1 Success:0 Treaties:1 Unclear:1 Aim Constitutional:0 Constitution Aimed:0 Treaty Readable:0 Treaty Unreadable:0 Treaty Unclear:0

When to use this quote

  • legal drafting
  • policy analysis
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

policy intentional ambiguity legislation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why make a treaty unreadable?
  • What are the risks of unclear legal language?
A Different Perspective

Complexity can hinder understanding.

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