Quote by Stephen Leacock

Advertising: the science of arresting the human intelligence long enough to get money from it.

Advertising: the science of arresting the human intelligence

Summary

This quote is a humorous yet insightful perspective on advertising. It suggests that advertising is a strategic and systematic process that aims to capture the attention and interest of people in order to persuade them to spend their money. By emphasizing the need to "arrest" or capture the human intelligence, it highlights the competitive nature of advertising, as companies vie for a share of consumers' attention in a crowded marketplace. Ultimately, the quote implies that successful advertising campaigns are those that effectively engage and convince individuals to part with their money.

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