Compass Quote by David Berman
“For it oft happens that a notion, when it is cloathed with words, seems tedious and operose and hard to be conceived, which yet being striped of that garniture, the ideas shrink into a narrow compass, and are viewed almost by one glance of thought.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa, 1913
Ideas become clearer when stripped of elaborate language, revealing their essential shape in a single thought.
In simple terms: Simple language clarifies ideas.
Key Takeaway
Remove excess words to see the core idea.
Themes
clarity
communication
thought
language
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- academic writing
- public speaking
- teaching
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
cognitive simplicity
semantic reduction
Questions to Reflect On
- How does simplifying language affect comprehension?
- When might elaborate phrasing be beneficial?
A Different Perspective
Complex language can obscure meaning for some audiences.
