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“Advertisements are now so numerous that they are very negligently perused, and it is therefore become necessary to gain attention by magnificence of promises, and by eloquence sometimes sublime and sometimes pathetic.” quote by Samuel Johnson
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“Advertisements are now so numerous that they are very negligently perused, and it is therefore become necessary to gain attention by magnificence of promises, and by eloquence sometimes sublime and sometimes pathetic.”

Samuel Johnson

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Idler, 1759

Excessive advertising overwhelms, forcing creators to use grand promises or lofty language to capture attention.

In simple terms: Ads are everywhere, so they must be louder.

Key Takeaway

Seek authenticity over flash.

Themes

advertising attention communication overload

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

essay observational

When to use this quote

  • marketing
  • public speaking
  • media literacy
  • brand strategy

Key Concepts

Consumer culture rhetoric media saturation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern genuine value?
  • What makes rhetoric persuasive?
A Different Perspective

Grand promises can betray trust.

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