General Paradoxes

Ready to flex your mental muscles? Some of these statements may make you pause
and think. Here are some thought-provoking paradox examples:

 Save money by spending it.

 If I know one thing, it's that I know nothing.
 This is the beginning of the end.
 Deep down, you're really shallow.
 I'm a compulsive liar.
 "Men work together whether they work together or apart." - Robert Frost
 "What a pity that youth must be wasted on the young." - George Bernard
Shaw
 "I can resist anything but temptation." - Oscar Wilde

A Purposeful Paradox
Paradoxes have important implications in the world of literature. They take aim at the
overall theme. Take George Orwell, for example. Animal Farm was all about class
distinctions and inequalities. With one paradoxical line, he highlighted what was true
for him. To make sure your next paradox aligns with the theme of your story, take a
look at these Examples of Theme in Literature.

SEVEN PARADOXES IN INDIA

1. Moms want their daughters to control their husband and expect their sons to control their wives.

2. Everything that is run by the government looks very bad except government jobs.

3. A huge country of more than 20

languages.....united by a foreign language.

4. Seeing a policeman makes us nervous rather than making us feel safe.

5. We often say "Atithi Devo Bhavah" but we do not allow visitor parking in our residential societies.

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6. We are Always in a hurry but never on time.!

7. Holy places are very interesting - The poor beg outside and the rich beg inside.