Quote by Raymond Chandler

It is pretty obvious that the debasement of the human mind caused by a constant flow of fraudulent advertising is no trivial thing. There is more than one way to conquer a country.

It is pretty obvious that the debasement of the human mind c

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This quote reflects on the detrimental effects of consistent exposure to deceptive advertising. It emphasizes that the manipulation of the human mind through false or misleading marketing tactics is not a trivial matter. Moreover, it suggests that this type of psychological influence can be seen as another form of conquering a society or population. The quote warns against the harmful consequences of such practices and implies the potential danger in underestimating the power of deceptive advertising.

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