To spell out the obvious is often to call it in question.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stating the obvious clearly can sometimes lead people to question it.
- In plain terms
- Saying what everyone knows makes people doubt it.
- What can you take from it?
- Question things even when they seem obvious.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you accept as obvious?
- Why might the obvious be wrong?
Another view
Obvious things are usually obvious for a reason.
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