Even the propagandists on the radio find it very difficult to really say let alone believe that the world will be a happy place, of love and peace and plenty, and that the lion will lie down with the lamb and everybody will believe anybody.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even those promoting ideals struggle to genuinely believe in a perfect world of peace and love.
- In plain terms
- Propagandists find it hard to truly believe in a happy and peaceful world.
- What can you take from it?
- Sincerity is difficult even for those preaching idealism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is believing in peace so difficult?
- Can propaganda ever be sincere?
Another view
It generalizes all propagandists as insincere.
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