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“We delight in marvelous things. One proof of that is that everyone embellishes somewhat when telling a story in the assumption he is pleasing his listener.” —ARISTOTLE, Poetics, XXIV” quote by Oliver Pötzsch
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““We delight in marvelous things. One proof of that is that everyone embellishes somewhat when telling a story in the assumption he is pleasing his listener.” —ARISTOTLE, Poetics, XXIV””

Oliver Pötzsch

About This Quote

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

Notes that storytellers embellish to please listeners, revealing human delight in marvels.

In simple terms: Storytellers exaggerate to entertain.

Key Takeaway

Be aware of embellishment in communication.

Themes

literature communication human nature

Mood

analytical curious

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • creative writing
  • teaching
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

rhetoric psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we enjoy embellished stories?
  • How does embellishment affect credibility?
A Different Perspective

Exaggeration can mislead.

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