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“You can fool some of the people all the time, and all the people some of the time . . . and those are very good odds.” quote by Keith Thompson
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““You can fool some of the people all the time, and all the people some of the time . . . and those are very good odds.””

Keith Thompson

About This Quote

People can be deceived at times, but the odds of fooling everyone are low, highlighting the limits of deception.

In simple terms: Deception works sometimes, but not universally.

Key Takeaway

Be skeptical of broad claims.

Themes

deception probability human behavior trust skepticism

Mood

cautious analytical skeptical

Type

philosophical analytical question

When to use this quote

  • debate
  • critical thinking
  • media literacy

Key Concepts

psychology statistics logic

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the ethical limits of deception?
  • How can we better assess credibility?
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