Quote by Raymond Smullyan

Some people are always critical of vague statements. I tend rather to be critical of precise statements; they are the only ones which can correctly be labeled wrong.

Some people are always critical of vague statements. I tend

Summary

This quote by Raymond Queneau challenges the conventional notion that precision implies accuracy. Queneau suggests that vague statements allow for interpretation and flexibility, making it harder to definitively label them as incorrect. In contrast, precise statements are more vulnerable to being labeled as wrong because they leave little room for nuance or alternative perspectives. Queneau's perspective encourages skepticism towards the assumption that precision equates to truth, advocating for a more open-minded approach towards evaluating statements.

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By Raymond Smullyan

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