Persons Quote by Harry Allen Overstreet
“The secret of all true persuasion is to induce the person to persuade himself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Art of Persuasion” by Harry Allen Overstreet, 1935
True persuasion works when individuals convince themselves, making the message self‑generated.
In simple terms: Persuasion succeeds when self‑convincing.
Key Takeaway
Facilitate self‑persuasion.
Themes
influence
psychology
communication
Mood
motivational
strategic
Type
psychological
educational
When to use this quote
- marketing
- leadership
- education
- coaching
Key Concepts
Self‑generation
cognitive alignment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you guide others to self‑convince?
- What triggers internal agreement?
A Different Perspective
People may resist self‑convincing if skeptical.
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