Quote by Stephen Vizinczey

Powerful men in particular suffer from the delusion that human beings have no memories. I would go so far as to say that the distinguishing trait of powerful men is the psychotic certainty that people forget acts of infamy as easily as their parents birth

Powerful men in particular suffer from the delusion that hum

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency of powerful men to underestimate the collective memory of society. It suggests that these individuals, due to their position of influence and authority, believe that people easily forget their past wrongdoings. The quote further asserts that powerful men are so convinced of this notion that they assume the public would overlook acts of infamy, as effortlessly as they remember insignificant events like their parents' birth. Overall, the quote aims to shed light on the delusion and misplaced confidence that powerful men often carry regarding the ability of the public to remember their actions.

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By Stephen Vizinczey

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