"To avoid repeating the mistakes of the past, an alert citizenry today should take the trouble to learn how easy it can be for a powerful minority to manipulate information to win the support-or the indifference-of the majority towards an action."

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Source : Randal Marlin (2002). “Propaganda and the Ethics of Persuasion”, p.14, Broadview Press

Randal Marlin

#Powerful Quotes #Mistake Quotes #Winning Quotes

“Songs are life in 80 words or less.”
“I was reminded of the Four Immutable Laws of the Spirit: Whoever is present are the right people. Whenever it begins is the right time. Whatever happens is the only thing that could have happened. And when it's over, it's over.”
“When the doctrine of repentance is fully understood then it is seen that repentance is all that ever needs to be taught for repentance means not only to stop doing those things which are wrong but to start doing those things which are right.”
“A voice is such a deep, personal reflection of character.”
“When you punish a person for dreaming his dream, don't expect him to thank or forgive you.”

Source : "The Believer" Interview, www.believermag.com. July 2004.
“I want to read books and go for walks and make dinner. I guess there are people who love working and that's great. I'm not one of them. I love tackling roles and I love theater, but filming, I don't get it. It seems mind-numbing to me.”

Source : "Catching Up with Robert Sean Leonard". Interview with Josh Wolk, ew.com. July 05, 2007.
“The hope of impunity is the greatest inducement to do wrong.”
“Remember that a healthy body is built or destroyed one decision at a time. It's up to you.”

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