Quote by Aldous Huxley

If you want to get men to act reasonably, you must set about persuading them in a maniacal manner.

If you want to get men to act reasonably, you must set about

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to persuade men to act rationally, one must approach the task with intense and relentless passion. Merely presenting logical arguments may not be enough to convince them; it requires a zealous and almost obsessive approach in order to truly influence their behavior. The quote highlights the importance of adopting a strong and unwavering persuasion strategy when it comes to reasoning with individuals, emphasizing that a calm and passive approach may not be effective in all cases.

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Politics Rationality

By Aldous Huxley

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