The more you explain it
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The more you explain it,
the more I don't understand it.
”
Meaning
This quote means overexplaining can create confusion instead of clarity. Some ideas lose sense when burdened with too much explanation.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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