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“The Assembly has witnessed over the last weeks how historical truth is established; once an allegation has been repeated a few times, it is no longer an allegation, it is an established fact, even if no evidence has been brought out in order to support it.” quote by Dag Hammarskjold
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“The Assembly has witnessed over the last weeks how historical truth is established; once an allegation has been repeated a few times, it is no longer an allegation, it is an established fact, even if no evidence has been brought out in order to support it.”

Dag Hammarskjold

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Repeated allegations become accepted as truth, even without evidence, illustrating how narrative can shape perceived facts.

In simple terms: Repeated claims become accepted as fact.

Key Takeaway

Question sources of information.

Themes

truth media politics

Mood

critical concerned

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • media reporting
  • public opinion

Key Concepts

propaganda confirmation bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify repeated claims?
  • What role does evidence play in shaping belief?
A Different Perspective

Truth can be manipulated by repetition, risking misinformation.

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