Laws are like sausages. You sleep far better the less you know about how they are made.
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An appeal to fear never finds an echo in German hearts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that fear-based tactics are ineffective in influencing the German people.
Otto Von Bismarck's quote emphasizes the idea that instilling fear as a method of persuasion is futile and unproductive, particularly when addressing the German population. It implies a strength of character and resilience among people who refuse to be swayed by fearmongering, advocating instead for reason and rationality in discourse.
Themes
FearPersuasionStrengthReasonCourage
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a debate about political tactics.
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