"Great is truth, but still greater, from a practical point of view, is silence about truth. By simply not mentioning certain subjects... totalitarian propagandists have influenced opinion much more effectively than they could have by the most eloquent denunciations"
- Aldous Huxley
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This quote by Aldous Huxley suggests that, from a practical point of view, silence about fact can be more effective than speaking out about it. Huxley indicates that totalitarian propagandists have actually been able to affect viewpoint better by just not pointing out specific subjects than they could have by making significant denunciations. This suggests that by not speaking out about certain topics, individuals can be more easily manipulated and controlled. Huxley's quote indicates that, while truth is excellent, it is not constantly the most efficient way to influence opinion. Rather, silence can be a more powerful tool in the hands of those who want to control and control others.
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