Funny Quote by L. Frank Baum
“How very wet this water is.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900
The statement highlights an obvious, almost tautological observation, emphasizing the literal nature of water being wet.
In simple terms: Water is wet.
Key Takeaway
Recognize obvious truths.
Themes
observation
literalness
language
Mood
matter
neutral
Type
descriptive
literal
When to use this quote
- Everyday conversation
- teaching basic facts
- writing exercises
Key Concepts
Perception
semantic redundancy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a statement be both true and uninformative?
- Why do we sometimes state the obvious?
A Different Perspective
It adds no new insight beyond the obvious.
