Argument Quote by Earl Devere
““Would you not say that peace is the greatest desire of true soldiers? Do we not have the most to lose from war? And businesses, most of them except military and oil ones, most of them have a vested interest in peace and prosperity. You cannot sell a house to a war refugee living in a tent, can you? Really hard tto sell an iPhone to a shattered victim. Businesses and corporatoons run this country. So yuou have to approach them with logic. Emotional appeals to the hippies of this world will not change minds. Stick to logic. - Shane Gibson, candidate for Governor, THE PLATOS ASCENSION BRIEF.””
About This Quote
Source Briefing: The Plataos Ascension, 2023
Businesses profit from peace; logical arguments persuade them better than emotional pleas.
In simple terms: Logic convinces profit‑driven firms.
Key Takeaway
Use data‑driven reasoning with corporate leaders.
Themes
economics
peacebuilding
logic vs emotion
Mood
pragmatic
direct
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- marketing pitches
- policy advocacy
- corporate negotiations
Key Concepts
profit motive
strategic communication
conflict economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you blend logic and empathy in persuasion?
- What data best shows peace benefits to businesses?
A Different Perspective
Emotions still influence decisions despite logical framing.
