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Attention Quote by Carl Reiner

“Anybody who tells a very big lie is paid attention to. If you say, 'Shakespeare could not write. He was illiterate,' everybody says, 'Well, what do you know that we don't?' That's what Trump does all the time.” quote by Carl Reiner
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“Anybody who tells a very big lie is paid attention to. If you say, 'Shakespeare could not write. He was illiterate,' everybody says, 'Well, what do you know that we don't?' That's what Trump does all the time.”

Carl Reiner

About This Quote

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Highlights how sensational falsehoods attract attention, while truth is ignored.

In simple terms: False claims get attention.

Key Takeaway

Critically evaluate sensational statements.

Themes

media truth politics

Mood

skeptical critical informative

Type

analytical cautionary

When to use this quote

  • news consumption
  • political discourse
  • social media

Key Concepts

propaganda attention economy critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do people gravitate to shocking falsehoods?
  • How can truth regain attention?
A Different Perspective

Oversimplifies complex issues to a single lie.

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