Belief Quote by Randal Marlin
“In a general way, a major goal of the propagandist is to seek some kind of authoritative backing for the belief he or she is propagating.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Propaganda and Persuasion", 2005
Propagandists aim to legitimize their messages by attaching them to authoritative sources, strengthening belief acceptance.
In simple terms: They seek authority to make ideas seem true.
Check the authority behind claims before accepting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political campaigns
- advertising
- news reporting
- social media
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What sources do you trust and why?
- How can you verify the authority claimed?
Authority can be fabricated or misused, leading to misinformation.