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“If you feed the people just with revolutionary slogans they will listen today, they will listen tomorrow, they will listen the day after tomorrow, but on the fourth day they will say, "To hell with you."” quote by Nikita Khrushchev
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“If you feed the people just with revolutionary slogans they will listen today, they will listen tomorrow, they will listen the day after tomorrow, but on the fourth day they will say, "To hell with you."”

Nikita Khrushchev

About This Quote

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

Repeated revolutionary slogans may capture attention short‑term but eventually breed resentment and fatigue.

In simple terms: Slogans work briefly, then cause backlash.

Key Takeaway

Use fresh, substantive ideas for lasting impact.

Themes

politics communication public opinion revolution fatigue

Mood

cautionary critical

Type

political strategic

When to use this quote

  • campaign strategy
  • social movements
  • media planning

Key Concepts

propaganda limits message fatigue public persuasion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you sustain engagement beyond slogans?
  • What alternatives keep messages fresh?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on slogans can alienate audiences.

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