Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quoteShare via Email Print this Page Daily Quotes Archives2001-10-02 Oct 2, 2001Absolute, arbitrary power over the lives, liberty and property of freemen exists nowhere in a republic, not even in the largest majority.~ Wyoming Declaration of Rights Art. I, Sec. 7If you cannot convince them, confuse them.~ Harry S. TrumanI have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.~ Thomas Jefferson Oct 1, 2001I am aware that when even the brightest mind in our world has been trained up from childhood in a superstition of any kind, it will never be possible for that mind, in its maturity, to examine sincerely, dispassionately, and conscientiously any evidence or any circumstance which shall seem to cast a doubt upon the validity of that superstition... (more)~ Mark Twain Sep 28, 2001The size of the lie is a definite factor in causing it to be believed, for the vast masses of a nation are in the depths of their hearts more easily deceived than they are consciously and intentionally bad. The primitive simplicity of their minds renders them a more easy prey to a big lie than a small one, for they themselves often tell little lies, but would be ashamed to tell big lies.~ Adolf Hitler Sep 27, 2001I think the subject which will be of most importance politically is Mass Psychology. ...It's importance has been enormously increased by the growth of modern methods of propaganda ...Although this science will be diligently studied, it will be rigidly confined to the governing class. The populace will not be allowed to know how its convictions were generated.~ Bertrand RussellIt is hard to fight an enemy who has outposts in your head.~ Sally Kempton Sep 26, 2001In Defense Of Freedom ... (more)~ National Press Club Previous week's quotes Next week's quotes Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print