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When it comes to controlling human beings, there is no better instrument than lies. Because you see, humans live by beliefs. And beliefs can be manipulated. The power to manipulate beliefs is the only thing that counts.

— Michael Ende

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

Power is domination, control, and therefore a very selective form of truth which is a lie.

— Wole Soyinka

I'd rather control someone than be controlled.

— Janina Gavankar

I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself.

— Robert E. Lee

I can tell if I'm being lied to or manipulated a little better than most. It's definitely an advantage for me.

— Troian Bellisario

Truth is the ultimate power. When the truth comes around, all the lies have to run and hide.

— Ice Cube

Truth is powerful and it prevails.

— Sojourner Truth

Man's mind is so formed that it is far more susceptible to falsehood than to truth.

— Desiderius Erasmus

Belief is such a powerful thing - but because it is, it can also be very destructive and it's very easily manipulated.

— Jena Malone

✗Opposing Perspectives

The power of lying is much less than the power of what is not to be discussed.

— Mason Cooley

You can't control people. You must understand them. You have to know where they're coming from, their beliefs and values, what turns them off, what they're against.

— Hayden Fry