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.”
About This Quote
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Highlights how sensational falsehoods attract attention, while truth is ignored.
In simple terms: False claims get attention.
Critically evaluate sensational statements.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- political discourse
- social media
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people gravitate to shocking falsehoods?
- How can truth regain attention?
Oversimplifies complex issues to a single lie.