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What does it mean?
Reagan suggests that a specific truth he is discussing is deeply understood by only a few people present.
In plain terms
Only a small number of people here truly understand how accurate this statement is.
What can you take from it?
Deep truths are often recognized by only a few individuals.

Where it applies

  • speeches
  • conversations
  • private meetings

Putting it to work

  • highlighting insider knowledge
  • building rapport with an audience

Questions to consider

  • What truth is the speaker referring to?
  • Why is this truth not widely recognized?

Another view

The statement is too vague to determine what specific truth is being referenced.

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