You can sway a thousand men by appealing to their prejudices quicker than you can convince one man by logic.

Robert A. Heinlein
You can sway a thousand men by appealing to their...
You can sway a thousand men by appealing to their...
You can sway a thousand men by appealing to their...
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About This Quote

This quote directly relates to the nature of humans. We are creatures of habit, and we often do what we do because we know it's right. This is why many people respond to fear appeals by becoming alarmed at the mention of a particular group. They are so used to acting upon their emotions that they are hardly aware of the injustice being done to them.

Source: Revolt In 2100/Methuselahs Children

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