Ancient egyptian Quote by Anne Lamott
““When the ancient Egyptians finished building the pyramids, they had built the pyramids.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Pyramids” in *Traveling Mercies*, 1999
The statement is a tautology highlighting the obviousness of the builders' achievement.
In simple terms: It repeats the obvious.
Recognize when statements are redundant.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing
- public speaking
- analysis
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we repeat obvious facts?
- What does this say about human perception?
May overlook deeper significance behind the fact.