Time Quote by Robert Lynd
““It is easier to believe a lie that one has heard a thousand times than to believe a fact that one has never heard before.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on Media Literacy, 1972
Repeated lies become believable; unheard facts stay doubtful.
In simple terms: Repetition makes falsehoods seem true.
Question repeated claims.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- advertising
- political propaganda
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify unfamiliar facts?
- What role does repetition play in persuasion?
Truth can be suppressed.