"If we understand the mechanism and motives of the group mind, it is now possible to control and regiment the masses according to our will without them knowing it."

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Source : "Propaganda". Book by Edward Bernays (p.71), 1928.

Edward Bernays

#Knowing Quotes #Mind Quotes #Groups Quotes

“Because they know not the forces of nature, and in order that they may have comrades in their ignorance, they suffer not that others should search out anything, and would have us believe like rustics and ask no reason... But we ask in all things a reason must be sought.”
“Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn.”
“I'm a member of the Pacific Council on International Policy.”

Source : "Q&A with Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa". Interview with Kris Kitto, thehill.com. October 18, 2011.
“I really enjoy spending time at home.”
“Wisdom is like electricity. There is no permanently wise man, but men capable of wisdom, who, being put into certain company, or other favorable conditions, become wise for a short time, as glasses rubbed acquire electric power for a while.”
“You gotta keep the funny intact.”

Source : Interview with Nathan Rabin, tv.avclub.com. January 26, 2005.
“Life is just a mirror, and what you see out there, you must first see inside of you.”
“I am not the worst singer.”

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