Quote by Will Durant

It may be true that you can't fool all the people all the time, but you can fool enough of them to rule a large country.

It may be true that you can't fool all the people all the ti

Summary

This quote suggests that although it may not be possible to deceive every individual all the time, it is still possible to deceive a significant number of people in order to gain control or power over a large nation. It implies that there are enough gullible or easily manipulated individuals in society who can be deceived, and that this is sufficient to establish authority or influence on a grand scale. The quote highlights the potential danger of relying on the vulnerability of others for personal or political gain.

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Patriotism

By Will Durant

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