What distinguishes a paradox from a straightforward statement?
Paradoxes are always false, while straightforward statements are always true.
Paradoxes are illogical, while straightforward statements are logical.
Paradoxes may appear self-contradictory but can reveal deeper truths.
Paradoxes are simple, while straightforward statements are complex.
This choice emphasizes the key characteristic of paradoxes mentioned in the text, which is their ability to reveal deeper truths despite initial contradictions.