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“I make the surprised O with my mouth, although I am not really that surprised. It was the kind of story that grownups tell children to complicate a thing when they could just tell you the thing itself, much faster.” quote by Claire King
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““I make the surprised O with my mouth, although I am not really that surprised. It was the kind of story that grownups tell children to complicate a thing when they could just tell you the thing itself, much faster.””

Claire King

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, Claire King, 2020

People often overcomplicate explanations, adding unnecessary detail that slows understanding.

In simple terms: Overcomplicating stories slows comprehension.

Key Takeaway

Simplify communication for clarity.

Themes

communication clarity storytelling complexity education

Mood

reflective educational

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • teaching
  • parenting
  • media reporting
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

cognitive load information theory pedagogy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we add unnecessary detail?
  • How can we balance brevity and completeness?
A Different Perspective

Simplicity may omit nuance or depth.

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