Fact Quote by Eugene McCarthy
“Anything said three times in Washington becomes a fact.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Commentary, 1970
Repeating a claim often in Washington turns it into accepted truth.
In simple terms: Repetition can make falsehoods seem real.
Question repeated statements critically.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- campaign speeches
- news cycles
- public debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we accept repeated ideas?
- How can we verify facts?
May ignore evidence that contradicts the claim.