Clarification Quote by Kenny Smith
“Sadly the very thing that strikes us as obvious always defeats our thinking about it in more penetrating ways: just as the Romans said that "the good is the enemy of the better," so too "the self-evident is the enemy of the very process of clarification or understanding," not to mention the enemy of the "transcendent or ultimate."”
About This Quote
Obvious truths can hinder deeper understanding; clarity requires questioning the self‑evident.
In simple terms: Obvious can block insight.
Key Takeaway
Question the obvious.
Themes
knowledge
clarity
critical thinking
Mood
inquisitive
serious
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- education
- research
- problem solving
Key Concepts
epistemology
philosophical skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront obvious assumptions?
- When does clarity become limiting?
A Different Perspective
May cause over‑analysis.
