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“It may be true, as Lincoln supposed, that “you can’t fool all the people all the time,” but you can fool enough of them to rule a large country. Is” quote by Will Durant
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““It may be true, as Lincoln supposed, that “you can’t fool all the people all the time,” but you can fool enough of them to rule a large country. Is””

Will Durant

About This Quote

Source Book: The Story of Civilization, 1935

People can be deceived in part, allowing leaders to control masses despite not fooling everyone.

In simple terms: Partial deception enables rule.

Key Takeaway

Beware of leaders who rely on manipulation.

Themes

politics manipulation truth leadership society

Mood

cautious critical thoughtful

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • elections
  • media campaigns
  • public policy
  • advertising

Key Concepts

Propaganda mass psychology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the limits of mass deception?
  • How can citizens resist manipulation?
A Different Perspective

Truth can be suppressed; not all deception is effective.

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