p. 37–38
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In almost every act of our lives, whether in the sphere of politics or business, in our social conduct or our ethical thinking, we are dominated by the relatively small number of persons [...] who understand the mental processes and social patterns of the masses. It is they who pull the wires that control the public mind, who harness old social forces and contrive new ways to bind and guide the world.
— Edward Bernays
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "In almost every act of our lives, whether in the sphere of politics or business, in our social conduct or our ethical thinking, we are dominated by the relatively small number of persons [...] who understand the mental processes and social patterns of the masses. It is they who pull the wires that control the public mind, who harness old social forces and contrive new ways to bind and guide the world." in the context of "p. 37–38" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Edward Bernays" (Quotes, Propaganda (1928): Unless otherwise noted, page numbers refer to the 2004 Ig Publishing edition, (The text begins on p. 35, after an introduction by Mark Crispin Miller.))
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About Edward Bernays
Edward Bernays (November 22, 1891 – March 9, 1995) was an Austrian-born American publicist, sometimes called "the father of public relations".
About Edward Bernays
Edward Bernays (November 22, 1891 – March 9, 1995) was an Austrian-born American publicist, sometimes called "the father of public relations".
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