Cerebus Quote by Dave Sim
““I firmly believe that if you can't fool all of the people all of the time you should start breeding them for stupidity.” - Weisshaupt””
About This Quote
Source Comic: Cerebus the Aardvark, 1977–2004
The quote satirically warns that if total deception is impossible, one might resort to creating a populace that is easily misled.
In simple terms: If you can't fool everyone, make them easier to fool.
Key Takeaway
Beware attempts attempts to manipulate mass ignorance.
Themes
politics
manipulation
ethics
media
education
Mood
cynical
critical
warning
Type
satirical
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- advertising
- social media
- education policy
- public discourse
Key Concepts
propaganda
cognitive bias
authoritarianism
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the dangers of treating citizens as manipulable?
- How can societies protect against deliberate ignorance?
A Different Perspective
It ignores the moral cost and practical impossibility of breeding stupidity.
