Quote by Jean Rostand

There are moments when very little truth would be enough to shape opinion. One might be hated at extremely low cost.

There are moments when very little truth would be enough to

Summary

This quote suggests that in certain situations, even a small amount of truth or information can have a significant impact on shaping people's opinions. It implies that it doesn't take much to manipulate the public's perception of someone, as hatred can be easily aroused with minimal effort or evidence. This highlights the quickness with which people can form judgments, often based on limited information, and how susceptible we can be to bias and manipulation.

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By Jean Rostand

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