The bigger/more blatant a lie, the more people will believe it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author claims that larger lies are more likely to be believed by people.
- In plain terms
- People are more likely to believe bigger lies.
- What can you take from it?
- Bolder falsehoods may be more effective at deceiving people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people believe lies?
- What makes a lie credible?
Another view
The claim generalizes human behavior without nuance.
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The great masses of people will more easily fall victims to a big lie than to a small one. Especially if it is repeated again and again.
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