If you have to invent a new language, to explain…
““If you have to invent a new language, to explain something, you’re talking hogwash.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Attempting to create a new language to explain something signals that the idea is incoherent or nonsensical.
In simple terms: Creating a new language shows the idea is nonsense.
Simplify your explanation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teaching
- writing
- public speaking
- debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the idea truly incomprehensible?
- Can you rephrase instead?
If the concept is truly novel, new language may be necessary.