Believe Quote by Condoleezza Rice
“When people see the terrible scenes of violence on television, when we mourn the death of each and every American man and woman in uniform or a civilian that's killed in Iraq, that it's hard to see the progress that's being made and it's hard to believe that this is all going to come out for the better.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks on media coverage of war, 2004
Violent media can obscure progress, making it hard to stay hopeful about conflict outcomes.
In simple terms: Seeing war on TV can drown out signs of improvement.
Key Takeaway
Seek balanced information to maintain perspective.
Themes
media influence
war perception
hope
public opinion
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- policy debate
- family discussions
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
information overload
psychological impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we stay informed without becoming despondent?
- What sources provide a fuller picture of conflict?
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