Hate Quote by Homer
“I hate To tell again a tale once fully told.”
About This Quote
Source Epic: The Iliad, 8th century BC
Repeating a story already fully told adds nothing new and can become tiresome.
In simple terms: Redundant storytelling is pointless.
Avoid repeating fully told tales.
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When to use this quote
- teaching
- public speaking
- writing
- media production
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you add fresh perspective to a known story?
- When is repetition useful?
Even a well‑known story can be valuable if retold with new insight.