Corruption Quote by George Creel
“We did not call it propaganda, for that word, in German hands, had come to be associated with deceit and corruption.”
About This Quote
Source Report: U.S. Committee on Public Information, 1918
The term “propaganda” was avoided in Germany because it had become linked with deceit.
In simple terms: Propaganda was a loaded term.
Use precise language about influence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- news reporting
- political campaigns
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does labeling matter?
- How can we discuss influence honestly?
Avoiding the term may obscure real manipulation.