Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

The minute a phrase, becomes current, it becomes an apology for not thinking accurately to the end of the sentence.

The minute a phrase, becomes current, it becomes an apology

Summary

This quote suggests that when a phrase or idea becomes popular or widely accepted, it often hinders critical thinking and the development of complete, nuanced thoughts. It implies that people may use trendy phrases or ideas as a shortcut to avoid the deeper, more complex thinking required to fully understand a situation or issue. Thus, the quote underscores the importance of thoughtful analysis and discourages relying on popular clichÃ©s or phrases without considering their implications.

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Thought

By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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