Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche
'Every man has his price. This is not true. But for every man there exists a bait which he cannot resist swallowing. To win over certain people to something, it is only necessary to give it a gloss of love of humanity, nobility, gentleness, self-sacrifice - and there is nothing you cannot get them to swallow. To their souls, these are the icing, the tidbit; other kinds of souls have others.
Summary
This quote suggests that while it may not be true that every person can be bought or influenced by money or material gains alone, there is something that can tempt and manipulate each individual. It proposes that by presenting any cause or idea in a manner that appeals to people's sense of altruism or higher values such as kindness and sacrifice, one can easily persuade them to accept or support it. Different people may have different weaknesses or inclinations, but by utilizing the appropriate emotional or moral bait, anyone can be swayed.
Topics
Persuasion
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