The action we take and the decisions we make in this decade will have consequences far into this century. If America shows weakness and uncertainty, the world will drift toward tragedy. That will not happen on my watch.
George W. BushRead
See, in my line of work you got to keep repeating things over and over and over again for the truth to sink in, to kind of catapult the propaganda.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Repetition is necessary for people to understand and accept a message.
George W. Bush highlights the importance of repetition in communication, especially in politics. He suggests that the continuous reiteration of ideas or messages is essential for the truth to become clear to the audience, effectively turning the initial message into a form of propaganda that resonates and influences people's perceptions.
Themes
TruthRepetitionPropagandaCommunicationPolitics
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a political campaign speech to emphasize the need for consistent messaging.
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