Increase Quote by Amy Dickinson
“When someone repeatedly insists that something isn't true, it increases the likelihood that it is.”
About This Quote
Source Syndicated column (Ask Amy), 2010, by Amy Dickinson
Repeated denial of a fact can make people suspect it’s true, a psychological effect where insistence fuels belief.
In simple terms: Denial can paradoxically strengthen belief in something.
Question repeated denials critically.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media
- politics
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we sometimes believe what we’re told isn’t true?
- How can we spot this bias in daily life?
Overusing denial may erode trust.