Eileen Pollack

I think women need to hear more encouragement in any field, because I see it - I teach creative writing. And even though it's mostly women in the room, they're not often - or they didn't used to be the ones who went on to publish books. I know this sounds like a tautology, but encouragement is the key.

American Novelist

Will Self

I don't think in terms of that bizarre tautology 'value for money' in my literary and journalistic work - and nor will I in my academic role. However, if I don't believe I'm helping my students towards a fuller and more empowering relationship with the world, then I'll resign.

English Author

Hope Jahren

What is a berry? It is an ovary swaddled within a sugary womb. Plainly put, a berry is the fruition of a flower - the ultimate tautology.

American Scientist

Peter Carey

My mother was the daughter of a poor schoolteacher - well, that's a tautology - a country schoolteacher.

Australian Novelist

Theodor W. Adorno

Once the last trace of emotion has been eradicated, nothing remains of thought but absolute tautology.

German Philosopher

Herbert A. Simon

All correct reasoning is a grand system of tautologies, but only God can make direct use of that fact.

American Economist

Ludwig Wittgenstein

Propositions show what they say: tautologies and contradictions show that they say nothing.

Austrian Philosopher

Use 'tautology' to spot unnecessary repetition in language, making your communication more effective.

Avoid Redundancy

Recognizing tautologies helps you simplify your message and avoid overcomplicating ideas.

Simplify Messages

Eliminate tautologies for clearer and more concise communication.

Increase Clarity

In logic, a tautology shows that an argument's conclusion is inherent in its premises, making it irrefutable.

Understand Logic

Tautologies in logic are always true, serving as a foundational aspect in reasoning.

Recognize Infallibility

Tautologies are crucial in mathematics and computing to assert undeniable truths.

For Mathematical Precision

Be aware that tautologies can be rhetorical devices used to stress a point, but may not add substance.

Spot Overemphasis

Tautologies in speeches can be persuasive by reinforcing a particular point through repetition.

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Avoid Redundancy

Simplify Messages

Increase Clarity

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