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“You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time.” quote by Abraham Lincoln
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“You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time.”

Abraham Lincoln

About This Quote

Source Speech: Gettysburg Address, 1863

A caution that deception can work temporarily for some, but ultimately truth prevails over all.

In simple terms: You can’t fool everyone forever.

Key Takeaway

Value honesty and critical thinking.

Themes

truth deception politics ethics

Mood

cautionary reflective

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • political campaigns
  • news consumption
  • education
  • leadership

Key Concepts

public trust media literacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify information before believing it?
  • What role does trust play in society?
A Different Perspective

Skepticism may breed cynicism if not balanced.

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