Allow Quote by Norman Tebbit
“Parliament must not be told a direct untruth, but it's quite possible to allow them to mislead themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UK Parliament debate, 1990s
Politicians can be misled by their own assumptions, even if not directly lied to.
In simple terms: Self‑deception can mislead leaders.
Encourage critical self‑examination.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Policy reviews
- media literacy training
- public accountability
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders guard against self‑deception?
- What checks ensure truth?
May underestimate intentional deceit.