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“We are apt to be deluded into false security by political catch-words, devised to flatter rather than instruct.” quote by James A. Garfield
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“We are apt to be deluded into false security by political catch-words, devised to flatter rather than instruct.”

James A. Garfield

About This Quote

Source Speech: 1882

Political slogans create false security, prioritizing flattery over true instruction.

In simple terms: Slogans give false security, not real guidance.

Key Takeaway

Seek substance over flashy rhetoric.

Themes

politics illusion communication

Mood

cautious critical

Type

political educational

When to use this quote

  • campaigns
  • public policy
  • media literacy

Key Concepts

propaganda critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we spot deceptive slogans?
  • What alternatives promote honest discourse?
A Different Perspective

Some slogans may inspire genuine change.

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