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“We delight in marvelous things. One proof of that is that everyone embellishes somewhat when telling a story in the assumption he is pleasing his listener.” —ARISTOTLE, Poetics, XXIV” quote by Oliver Pötzsch
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““We delight in marvelous things. One proof of that is that everyone embellishes somewhat when telling a story in the assumption he is pleasing his listener.” —ARISTOTLE, Poetics, XXIV””

Oliver Pötzsch

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Source Poetics, Book XXIV

Notes that storytellers embellish to please listeners, revealing human delight in marvels.

In simple terms: Storytellers exaggerate to entertain.

Key Takeaway

Be aware of embellishment in communication.

Themes

literature communication human nature

Mood

analytical curious

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • creative writing
  • teaching
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

rhetoric psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we enjoy embellished stories?
  • How does embellishment affect credibility?
A Different Perspective

Exaggeration can mislead.

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