Manipulation Quotes

248 quotes by 222 authors

Only until you rise above the use of the second attention for manipulation that you can enter into a consciousness in which there is enlightenment. — Frederick Lenz
Today for the first time, at least in this country, you don't have to use those powers to survive. Our societal structure now provides the… — Frederick Lenz
The parent gives the child a new car, money. They know the child wants these things and has to do what they want; otherwise, they… — Frederick Lenz
I also visited several healing meetings... and became angry with what appeared to be the manipulation of people for the material gains of the faith… — John Wimber
A gold standard is the ideal monetary system for those who create wealth through ingenuity, entrepreneurship, and hard work. Gold standards are disfavored by those… — James Rickards
We live in a world of things, and our only connection with them is that we know how to manipulate or to consume them. — Erich Fromm
When people learn no tools of judgment and merely follow their hopes, the seeds of political manipulation are sown. — Stephen Jay Gould
When quick results are imperative, the manipulation of the masses through symbols may be the only quick way of having a critical thing done. — John Grierson
If you can manipulate news, a judge can manipulate the law. A smart lawyer can keep a killer out of jail, a smart accountant can… — Mario Cuomo
The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the… — Philip K. Dick
I don't think the human mind can comprehend the past and the future. They are both just illusions that can manipulate you into thinking theres… — Bob Dylan
When it comes to controlling human beings, there is no better instrument than lies. Because you see, humans live by beliefs. And beliefs can be… — Michael Ende
I'm almost violent about that stuff - electronic manipulation of pictures. I think it's an abomination. I reject it all. I mean, it's OK for… — Elliott Erwitt
Speculation is only a word covering the making of money out of the manipulation of prices, instead of supplying goods and services. — Henry Ford
We have to improve life, not just for those who have the most skills and those who know how to manipulate the system. But also… — Dorothy Height
I tried to manipulate and control people, and I harbored resentment. I wanted to be forgiven, but I wouldn't forgive others. — Lauryn Hill
I think you can be cynical about religion on occasion, and certainly skeptical about the degree to which some people use religion to manipulate other… — Peter Jennings
Terrorism is a psychological warfare. Terrorists try to manipulate us and change our behavior by creating fear, uncertainty, and division in society. — Patrick J. Kennedy
I've not seen in my lifetime any politician who is a heroic figure. The manipulation that all politicians use on one level or another is… — Dean Koontz
A politician's goal is always to manipulate public debate. I think there are some politicians with higher goals. But all of them get corrupted by… — Dean Koontz

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