Quote by Abraham Lincoln

I fear explanations explanatory of things explained.

I fear explanations explanatory of things explained.

Summary

This quote expresses a fear of explaining something that has already been explained. It suggests apprehension towards the redundancy and perhaps ineffectiveness of providing further clarification on a topic that has already been thoroughly described or understood. The speaker may question the purpose and value of offering explanations that could potentially be repetitive or unnecessary.

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Communication

By Abraham Lincoln

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