--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If enough people say something enough…" description: "\"“If enough people say something enough times, even if it’s found out to be untrue, they have it so deeply in their minds at that point that they still ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bfc/doe-zantamata-29839_enough-time_if-enough-people-say-something-enough-ti_1087586.jpg" --- # If enough people say something enough times, even if it’s… ![“If enough people say something enough times, even if it’s found out to be untrue, they have it so deeply in their minds at that point that they still believe the false gossip over the truth. At that point, they internalize it and are more determined to be “right” about the gossip they spread, than…” quote by Doe Zantamata](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bfc/doe-zantamata-29839_enough-time_if-enough-people-say-something-enough-ti_1087586.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bfc/doe-zantamata-29839_enough-time_if-enough-people-say-something-enough-ti_1087586.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bfc/doe-zantamata-29839_enough-time_if-enough-people-say-something-enough-ti_1087586.jpg) > ““If enough people say something enough times, even if it’s found out to be untrue, they have it so deeply in their minds at that point that they still believe the false gossip over the truth. At that point, they internalize it and are more determined to be “right” about the gossip they spread, than to see things how they really are.”” [Doe Zantamata](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/doe-zantamata/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Repeated false statements can become internalized, leading people to cling to misinformation despite evidence. **In simple terms:** Repeated lies become accepted as truth. Key Takeaway Critically evaluate repeated claims before accepting them. Themes psychology media truth Mood cautious analytical Type psychological informational When to use this quote - news consumption - social media - educational workshops Key Concepts cognitive bias information overload social contagion Questions to Reflect On - Why do people resist correcting false beliefs? - What strategies reduce belief in repeated misinformation? 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