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“It is easier to believe a lie that one has heard a thousand times than to believe a fact that one has never heard before.” quote by Robert Lynd
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““It is easier to believe a lie that one has heard a thousand times than to believe a fact that one has never heard before.””

Robert Lynd

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

Repeated lies become believable; unheard facts stay doubtful.

In simple terms: Repetition makes falsehoods seem true.

Key Takeaway

Question repeated claims.

Themes

media truth repetition

Mood

analytical skeptical

Type

educational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • news consumption
  • advertising
  • political propaganda

Key Concepts

cognitive bias information overload critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify unfamiliar facts?
  • What role does repetition play in persuasion?
A Different Perspective

Truth can be suppressed.

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