Quote by George Santayana

Advertising is the modern substitute for argument; its function is to make the worse appear the better.

Advertising is the modern substitute for argument; its funct

Summary

This quote suggests that advertising has become a prevalent form of persuasion in contemporary society. Rather than engaging in a logical and rational discussion, advertising uses tactics to manipulate consumers' perceptions and make inferior products or ideas appear superior. It implies that advertising often relies on appealing to emotions and creating illusions, rather than presenting objective facts and reasoning. In this context, the quote implies that advertising has become a powerful tool for promoting and selling products, but it may not always reflect the actual quality or value of what is being promoted.

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Advertising

By George Santayana

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