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Exaggeration Quotes

Sharp lines weighing truth against overstatement

These quotes treat exaggeration as a close cousin of both eloquence and humor, useful for emphasis but risky when it drifts toward falsehood.

False eloquence is exaggeration; true eloquence is emphasis.

Quotes by William R. Alger

Humor is the truth; wit is an exaggeration of the truth.

Quotes by Stan Laurel

Harmony is when the sum is greater than the parts. A happy exaggeration.

Quotes by Jane Siberry

Exaggeration is a blood relation to falsehood and nearly as blamable.

Quotes by Hosea Ballou

Blood Quotes

It's no exaggeration to say that the undecideds could go one way or another.

Quotes by George H. W. Bush

It's an exaggeration to say that I came up with M-theory.

Quotes by Edward Witten

All news is an exaggeration of life.

Quotes by Daniel Schorr

I was, without exaggeration, a delinquent teenager.

Quotes by Clara Hughes

It's no longer an exaggeration to say that middle-class Americans are an endangered species.

Quotes by Arianna Huffington

Frequently Asked Questions

How do these quotes define exaggeration compared to truth?
Exaggeration is treated as an overstated version of truth, useful for emphasis but risky when it edges toward outright falsehood.
Is exaggeration always viewed negatively in this collection?
No, one quote frames harmony itself as a happy exaggeration, showing the word can carry a positive meaning too.
What is the difference between humor and exaggeration here?
One quote suggests humor is simply the truth, while wit is described as an exaggeration built on top of that truth.
Do any quotes link exaggeration to dishonesty?
Yes, one warns that exaggeration is a close relation to falsehood and nearly as blamable, treating it as a real risk.
Where can I find more quotes about eloquence and speech?
Our eloquence quotes page explores related ideas about persuasive and expressive language.

One line even reframes harmony itself as a kind of happy exaggeration, where the sum of the parts feels bigger than expected, in a good way.