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“Good,” said Arthur. “See?” said Ford. “No,” said Arthur.” quote by Douglas Adams
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““Good,” said Arthur. “See?” said Ford. “No,” said Arthur.””

Douglas Adams

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, 1979

A brief, humorous exchange highlights the absurdity of simple agreement and disagreement.

In simple terms: Simple yes/no can be absurd.

Key Takeaway

Embrace absurdity in dialogue.

Themes

humor absurdity communication

Mood

witty playful

Type

dialogue fictional

When to use this quote

  • conversation
  • team decision
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

philosophy logic

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does agreement become meaningless?
  • How to navigate absurd disagreements?
A Different Perspective

Over‑simplification may ignore nuance.

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