Answer Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“No question is so difficult to answer as that to which the answer is obvious.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1905
Obvious answers are often the hardest to articulate because they challenge assumptions.
In simple terms: Simple truths can be difficult to express.
Key Takeaway
Speak plainly about obvious truths.
Themes
communication
truth
paradox
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- debates
- teaching
- writing
Key Concepts
rhetoric
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we avoid stating the obvious?
- How does clarity affect persuasion?
A Different Perspective
Risk of oversimplifying complex issues.
