Glossary term P

Paradox

A paradox is a proposition that is or appears to be contradictory but expresses some measure of truth.

Portnoy’s complaint ... is too funny not to be taken seriously.

(Time, February 21, 1969, cited by Corbett 1971 492 )

 
  1. Corbett 1971, 492–493
  2. Mish 1991, 853
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