Heart Quote by John Grierson
“The oblique paradox of propaganda is that the lie in the throat becomes, by repetition, the truth in the heart.”
About This Quote
Source Documentary: The Great War, 1934
Repeated propaganda turns a falsehood into accepted truth within people's hearts.
In simple terms: Repetition makes lies feel true emotionally.
Critically evaluate repeated messages.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- media consumption
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does repetition affect belief formation?
- What defenses guard against propaganda?
May ignore individual critical thinking abilities.