I figured that if I said it enough, I would convince the world that I really was the greatest.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ali explains that repeating a claim can create belief and reality.
- In plain terms
- Say it enough and people will believe it.
- What can you take from it?
- Persistence can change perception.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does repetition make things true?
- How do you convince others?
Another view
It can lead to delusion or misinformation.
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