Anything Quote by Jack Schwartz
“Palestinian propagandists can say and do anything they please without concern for the truth, in the belief that if they repeat it often enough it will simply become the truth.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Media Ethics, Jack Schwartz, 2015
Repeating falsehoods often can create a false sense of truth, undermining factual discourse.
In simple terms: Repetition can turn lies into perceived truth.
Question sources before accepting repeated claims.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political debate
- social media
- advertising
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people accept repeated statements without proof?
- How can societies guard against repeated misinformation?
Overreliance on repetition may ignore evidence.