Paradox

[jiang]

Dear teachers,
The following sentences contain paradoxes.

No.1

The story must have been true because people who would not lie even to save their souls told and retold that story.
I don't see which parts indicate paradox. Could you please kindly explain it to me?

No.2

He is vain about not being vain.
I can see this sentence contains paradox. But what does the sentence mean? Could you please explain it to me?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you in advance.

Jiang

[Casiopea]

Here are my guesses.

No.1

The story must have been true because people who would not lie even to save their souls told and retold that story.
A story changes every time you tell it.


No.2

He is vain about not being vain.
He is conceited (has an exaggerated sense of self-importance) about not having an exaggerated sense of self-importance.

[jiang]

Dear Cas,

Thank you very much for your explanation. Now I see.

Jiang

Here are my guesses.

No.1

The story must have been true because people who would not lie even to save their souls told and retold that story.
A story changes every time you tell it.


No.2

He is vain about not being vain.
He is conceited (has an exaggerated sense of self-importance) about not having an exaggerated sense of self-importance.