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Goethe Quote on Deception: How to Make the Absurd Believable!

„Whoever wants to deceive people must first of all make absurdity plausible.“

GoetheGoethe's powerful quote reveals how deception works: the absurd must appear believable to mislead people.
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German poet, naturalist, and statesman of the 18th and 19th centuries. He is considered one of the most important figures in German literature.

Goethe's quote reminds us how dangerous it is when the incredible is made believable – a warning to stay vigilant against deception.


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Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe about deception and making absurdity plausible

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was a German writer, playwright, scientist, and statesman. His works include famous pieces such as "Faust" and "The Sorrows of Young Werther," significantly influencing German classicism and romanticism.

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