This quote highlights how easily human minds can be influenced by constant repetition, even if the information isn't true. It points to the power of propaganda and how people can be convinced of things through sheer exposure, rather than critical thinking.
Quote by Arthur Schopenhauer: “Man is a creature that can be made to believe anything, provided it is repeated often enough.”
Man is a creature that can be made to believe anything, provided it is repeated often enough.
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Schopenhauer, observing the political and social movements of his time, often critiqued human irrationality and the sway of public opinion. This insight reflects his skepticism regarding collective intelligence and the ease with which beliefs can be manipulated.
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German philosopher whose major work The World as Will and Representation argued that human life is driven by blind, insatiable desire. His ideas deeply influenced Nietzsche, Freud, and Tolstoy, and his pessimistic philosophy has enjoyed repeated revivals of interest.
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