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“No question is so difficult to answer as that to which the answer is obvious.” quote by George Bernard Shaw
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“No question is so difficult to answer as that to which the answer is obvious.”

George Bernard Shaw

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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.

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