Communication Quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton
“Precisely because our political speeches are meant to be reported, they are not worth reporting. Precisely because they are carefully designed to be read, nobody reads them.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Art of the Argument," 1905
Political speeches are crafted for reporting but are ignored, making them both unworthy and unread.
In simple terms: Speeches are ignored despite being meant to be reported.
Question the value of such speeches.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- elections
- news media
- public hearings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are audiences disengaged?
- Can reporting be improved?
Even designed speeches can influence opinions indirectly.