Quote by Holden Caulfield

It's funny. All you have to do is say something nobody understands and they'll do practically anything you want them to.

It's funny. All you have to do is say something nobody under

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This quote suggests that people are easily swayed or manipulated through confusion or lack of understanding. By saying something that others cannot comprehend, one can take advantage of their vulnerability and influence their actions or decisions. It implies that using language or ideas that perplex others can be a powerful tool for manipulation, appealing to the notion that people often follow blindly without fully comprehending the context or implications of the statements made to them.

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