Belief Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
“Let any man speak long enough, he will get believers.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, 1883
If someone talks long enough, people will eventually accept their ideas as truth.
In simple terms: Talk long enough and people will believe you.
Beware of persuasive speech.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political speeches
- marketing pitches
- cult leader recruitment
- online forums
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern truth from repeated rhetoric?
- What safeguards can prevent manipulation?
Length alone does not guarantee truth.